Lyracappul

Lyracappul (Irish: Ladhar an Chapaill, meaning "fork/confluence of the horse") is a mountain in Limerick in Ireland. At a height of 825 metres (2,707 ft) it is the second highest of the Galtee Mountains and the 29th highest peak in Ireland.[1] Lyracappul is the second highest point in County Limerick.[1]

Lyracappul
Ladhar an Chapaill
The wall on the summit
Highest point
Elevation825 m (2,707 ft)[1]
Prominence100 m (330 ft)[1]
ListingHewitt, Marilyn
Coordinates52.360427°N 8.227342°W / 52.360427; -8.227342
Naming
English translationfork/confluence of the horse
Language of nameIrish
Geography
Lyracappul
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Limerick,
Ireland
Parent rangeGaltee Mountains
OSI/OSNI gridR878238
Topo mapOSi Discovery 74

See also

References

  1. "Lyracappul". MountainViews. Retrieved 2 June 2019.


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