Slieveardagh Hills

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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Slieveardagh Hills are a low range of hills on the County Tipperary - Kilkenny border, mainly in the Tipperary barony of Slievardagh. The highest point is Clomantagh Hill at 349 m and the highest point by relative height in the hills is Knocknamuck at 340m with prominence of 268m. The hills contain the source of the River Goul, which flows north and the Kings River which flows southwards from the hills. ()

Maximum elevation: 1145 ftCoordinates: 52°43'26"N, 7°28'2"W

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KilkennyIreland

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Slieveardagh Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Lachtain's Church, Kilcooly Abbey, Ballylarkin Church, Spahill and Clomantagh Hill.

3 miE
Church
St. Lachtain's Church, Freshford
76 min walk • The St. Lachtain's Church was built in 1731 in the centre of the village of Freshford, County Kilkenny in Ireland on the R693 regional road. It incorporates a portal from 1100 as its main entrance. St. Lachtain died in Donoughmore, County Cork in 622 AD. It is almost certain that a church was built on the present site after 622 AD.
5.4 miSW
Monastery
Kilcooly Abbey
139 min walk • Kilcooley Abbey is a Cistercian abbey in the village of Gortnahoe in County Tipperary, Ireland. The abbey is located within the grounds of the Kilcooley Estate.
1.7 miE
Archaeological site, Church
Ballylarkin Church, Freshford
43 min walk • Ballylarkin Church, also called Ballylarkin Abbey, is a medieval church and National Monument in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Spahill and Clomantagh Hill
51 min walk • Spahill and Clomantagh Hill is a Special Area of Conservation in County Kilkenny in the Republic of Ireland. The SAC is in the parish of Balleen and includes the townlands of Clomantagh and Spahill, in Irish Spahill is Cnoc na Spá and Clomantagh Hill is An Chloch Mhantach.
5 miNW
Archaeological site, Monastery
Grangefertagh
127 min walk • Grangefertagh is a former abbey located in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is today a National Monument.
5.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cullahill Mountain, Cullohill
135 min walk • Cullahill Mountain is listed as a marilyn hill and a Special Area of Conservation in County Laois, Ireland. Cullahill with an elevation of 313 m gives its name to the local townland. It is also called Knockmannon Hill.
6.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Knocknamuck
156 min walk • Knocknamuck is a mountain in County Tipperary, Ireland.
5.5 miE
Archaeological site
Rathbeagh
140 min walk • Rathbeagh is a hill on the River Nore in the parish of Lisdowney Parish near Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, Ireland. According to Irish tradition, the Rath is the burial place of Heremon, son of the Celtic Taoiseach Milesius.
4.8 miS
Archaeological site
Tullaroan Church
122 min walk • Tullaroan Church is a medieval church and National Monument in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
2.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Rathealy Ringfort
64 min walk • Rathealy Ringfort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
4.9 miW
Town
Urlingford
125 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Urlingford is the stunning Kilkenny Castle, located just a short drive away. This magnificent castle, with its impressive architecture and beautiful gardens, offers visitors a glimpse into Ireland's rich history and is a perfect spot...