Cummer

About Cummer

Situated within the Silvermine Mountains of North Tipperary, this 405-metre Tump offers a quiet, off-track experience away from the busier trails. The terrain is a mix of rough pasture and upland bog typical of the region. Reaching the summit earns a clear view south towards the massive, mast-topped bulk of Keeper Hill.

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• •The name derives from the Irish word 'Cumar', which usually signifies a confluence of streams or a ravine. It likely refers to the natural drainage channels that carve through the local slopes to feed the valleys below.
• •The hill is part of the Silvermine Mountains, a range that takes its name from the lead, silver, and zinc mining that occurred in the area for over seven centuries.
• •From the summit, you can look north across the lowlands to see the southern reaches of Lough Derg, with the hills of East Clare visible on the far side of the Shannon.
• •While the name suggests a meeting of waters, a visitor to this exposed shoulder is far more likely to experience a meeting of high winds and indifferent livestock.