Knockeyon
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Facts and practical information
Knockeyon is a hill in County Westmeath, Ireland in the townland of Streamstown. When viewed from the Ranaghan, and Gillardstown side of the hill, it dominates the surrounding lakes in the countryside of northern County Westmeath. The chimney of the cement works in Duleek near Drogheda can be seen on a clear day due west, as well as Slieve Gullion in Co. Down and the Mourne Mountains beyond to the north east. The Hills of Mael, Curry and Mullaghmean are viewed from Knockeyon to the north west, and the Cuilcagh Mountains to the north-north-west. ()
Elevation: 702 ftProminence: 420 ftCoordinates: 53°37'24"N, 7°17'50"W
Day trips
Knockeyon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fore Abbey, Lough Lene, Tullynally Castle, Lough Owel.