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Comeragh Mountains Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 792 metres Summits in area: 17 OS Map(s): 74, 75, 82 for all tops Set Area Map On     Knocksheegowna Mountain Waterford County Cnoc Sí Ghamhna A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Cnoc Sí Ghamhna [PND*], 'hill of the calf's fairy mound ') Height: 678 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 75 for top Grid Ref: S27775 16531 Latitude: 52.300205 Longitude: -7.593603 ITM: 627718 616583 Prominence: 53m   Isolation: 1.5km Sídh Ghabhnaighe and Carraig Sídhe Ghabhnaighe [Carrigsheegowna] are minor names given by Canon Power under the townland of Glenpatrick. The more famous Knocksheegowna is near Ballinderry in North Tipperary. There is much fairy folklore connected with it, as it was considered to be the residence of Úna, queen of the fairies of Ireland and guardian of the O'Carroll family, the dominant Gaelic dynasty in this district. "The name Cnoc Sidhe Úna (Una's fairy-hill) sounded so much like Cnoc Sidhe Ghamhna (the calf's fairy-hill) that a story of the fairy queen taking the shape of a calf came to be told of it and is printed in Croker's Fairy Legends of the South of Ireland [MacNeill, 216-17]." The Waterford Knocksheegowna seems to be secondary and refers only to a calf, not to Úna, so perhaps it was named once the tale of the calf had become popular and spread beyond its point of origin in North Tipperary. Knocksheegowna is the 143rd highest summit in Ireland. Our data has reached 85% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Knocksheegowna Page 1 2 Next page >> Picture: Looking to Lough Mohra and Knockanaffrin Expand pics.   Where's the Fairy? Short Summary created by jackill  3 Jul 2010 There are 3 main access points for the summit Nire valley carpark S27640 12815 (Point A)(269m), the track through Moanyarha bog that starts at S25500 17490 (Point B)(423m) and from the forest entrance at Glenpatrick near the scout hut at S28260 18720 (Point C)(226m). From the Nire valley (large carpark but can fill quickly on weekends) follow the track up hill from the carpark entrance, through a small gate S28083 13003 (Point D)(382m), on to the Gap S30159 13359 (Point E)(466m) turn north west to summit Knockanaffrin passing above Coumduala Lough on a magnificent ridge.Continue north west to Knocksheegowna summit. From Moanyarha bog follow the good track through the bog to S26635 17060 (Point F), then cross boggy ground to the summit(note very wet area underfoot at times). From Glenpatrick follow go past the scout hut on forest track turn right at S28920 17447 (Point G),right at S28941 17400 (Point H), to Lough Mohra S28510 16150 (Point I)(468m).Climb on a track uphill to the col S28184 15948 (Point J)(624m) and walk north west to the summit. Excellent place to view Waterford and Tipperary on a clear day, the trig pillar sits on a steep sloped, rock outcrop. Point A: S27640 12815 Point B: S25500 17490 Point C: S28260 18720 Point D: S28083 13003 Point E: S30159 13359 Point F: S26635 17060 Point G: S28920 17447 Point H: S28941 17400 Point I: S28510 16150 Point J: S28184 15948 (turn area map On) Comment Rating (4.00) Expand pics. by jackill  8 Aug 2004 Knocksheegowna as seen from Knockanaffrin. start at carpark S276 128 (Point K) and follow the track to the gap bearing 316 degrees and follow the ridge to Knocksheenagowna . OK route with little walker damage and an easy to follow track along the ridge - please note the track to follow on the way down is not as well defined as the one on the ridge Point K: S276 128 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 3.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: The summit of Knocksheegowna, viewed from the 674m spot height. Expand pics.   by csd  2 Jun 2008 Parking at S25486 17479 (Point L), I approached from the northwest, using the track shown on Sheet 75 that skirts around Moanyarha to get a bit closer to the Knocksheegowna - Knockanaffrin ridge. If you were feeling a little lazy, the track is suitable for most cars, so you could get a bit closer. The downside of this accessibility is the disgraceful fly-tipping that has taken place, where people have dumped all manner of household waste just off the track itself. Assuming you don't hang around unduly, it's only 45 mins from the parking space to the summit, with excellent views along the ridge and over to Lachtnafrankee. The summit area itself has two high points, with the slightly higher one being adorned with a trig pillar. Point L: S25486 17479 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 3.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Knocksheegowna from the SE Expand pics. Looking SE towards Knocksheegowna by Colin Murphy  26 Apr 2010 Knocksheegowna (in the distance) seen from the cairn on the northwest shoulder of the ridge which is called Shauneenabreaga on the OS map. (Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Carrigsheegowna seen from the track to the old Scout hut in Glenpatrick Expand pics.   A magical corner of the Comeraghs by pdtempan  17 Jun 2010 I fell in love with this part of the Comeraghs last year. It was easy to see why it was used as a location by Kubrick for "Barry Lyndon". Unfortunately the weather deteriorated once I actually got up into the hills, but I managed to get some nice shots from the start of my walk. (Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: The cairn that gives Shauneenabreaga its name Expand pics. Shauneenabreaga by pdtempan  17 Jun 2010 Shauneenabreaga is a bump at the end of the ridge extending N from Knocksheegowna. The curious name probably comes from Ir. Seáinín Bréige, 'false flunkey'. It probably refers to the cairn and belongs to the same set of names as the various hills called Fear Bréige or Buachaill Bréige. They all allude to the fact that the cairn resembles a human figure when seen from a distance (sometimes it takes some imagination!). (Comment Rating 3.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average COMMENTS for Knocksheegowna Page 1 2 Next page >> (End of comment section for Knocksheegowna. Recent comments about other mountains below.) 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