Mullaghanoe [Mullach an O]

Tucked away near the Sligo-Mayo border, this rounded Marilyn rises modestly above the surrounding farmland. While the terrain can be heavy going, the summit offers an unobstructed perspective of the Moy valley. To the north, the main ridge of the Ox Mountains provides a rugged backdrop to this quiet, solitary climb.

• •The name Mullach an Ó translates from Irish as the 'summit of the ear' or 'summit of the point,' likely describing its position as a prominent corner of high ground overlooking the plains.
• •Despite its low elevation of 234 metres, it qualifies as a Marilyn because it possesses a topographic prominence of over 150 metres relative to the surrounding landscape.
• •From the summit, you can look across the lowlands of County Mayo to the west to see the distant, bulky profile of Nephin.
• •For the peak-bagger, the primary challenge here isn't the gradient, but rather the strategic navigation of the exceptionally 'soft' Irish bog that guards the upper slopes.