Craigcannon [Lurganboy] [Creig Cheannann]

About Craigcannon [Lurganboy] [Creig Cheannann]

Rising above the townlands of County Donegal, this 357-metre Marilyn offers a classic Irish hillwalking experience. Known as Creig Cheannann, its rugged, heathery slopes provide a sense of wildness that belies its modest height. It stands as a prominent local landmark, offering an isolated, airy summit characteristic of the Atlantic northwest.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Gaelic Creig Cheannann, where 'creig' means crag or rock, and 'ceannann' translates to 'white-headed' or 'bald', likely describing the appearance of its rocky summit or pale outcrops.
• •Despite its relatively low elevation of 1,171 feet, the hill qualifies as a Marilyn due to its topographic prominence, meaning it stands at least 150 metres clear of any higher ground.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the sprawling Bluestack Mountains to the west and the expansive opening of Donegal Bay to the south.
• •The alternative name Lurganboy comes from the Gaelic Lorgain Bhuí, meaning 'the long yellow ridge', a reference to the colour of the grasses or gorse on its lower slopes.
• •While it may lack the fame of the higher Irish peaks, its status as a Marilyn makes it a 'must-bag' for peakbaggers looking to complete the list of Ireland’s most prominent hills.