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Galty Mountains Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 919 metres Summits in area: 23 OS Map(s): 66, 74 for all tops Set Area Map On     Galtymore Mountain Limerick/ Tipperary County Cnoc Mór na nGaibhlte A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Cnoc Mór na nGaibhlte [GE], 'big hill of the Galtees') Height: 919 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 74 for top Grid Ref: R87849 23794 Latitude: 52.366037 Longitude: -8.179118 ITM: 587801 623844 Prominence: 899m   Isolation: 1.0km The summit of Galtymore is marked as Dawson's Table. Captain Dawson was a landowner in this area (Tipperary Directory 1889). Cf. Percy's Table on Lugnaquillia. The diarist Amhlaoibh Ó Súilleabháin (Humphrey O'Sullivan) recorded a different Irish name for the peak: Beann na nGaillti (Cinnlae Amhlaoibh Ó Súilleabháin, iv, 102). The names of three nearby places are derived from this: Glencoshnabinnia (PW Joyce, Irish Names of Places iii, 366), Slievecoshnabinnia and Carrignabinnia. The anglicised name Galtymore is recorded as early as the Civil Survey of Co. Tipperary (Down Survey, 1654-56), where it is mentioned (spelt exactly as today) as a boundary feature of the barony of Clanwilliam. In medieval Irish sources the Galtees were known by an earlier name: Sliabh gCrot. Galtymore is the highest mountain in the Galty Mountains area and the 14th highest in Ireland. Galtymore is the highest point in county Limerick and also the highest in Tipperary. Our data has reached 100% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Galtymore Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 12 Next page >> Picture: The Galtymore cross looking to Cush Expand pics.   1 of the 900s Short Summary created by jackill  9 Jun 2010 There are 3 main carparks to access Galtymore from, The Black road R89306 20345 (Point A) (ht333m), Clydagh Bridge R87450 27780 (Point B) (ht137m) and Kings yard R87526 19959 (Point C) (ht218m). Kings yard has a shop and shelter, as well as a 2€ charge. As of May 2010 signs have gone up at all these access points requesting no dogs be brought on the Mountain. The Black road route could be called the "tourist route" and is the most popular as it is a rocky, easy to follow track all the way to a "Y" in the track as you reach a stone cairn at R89345 23482 (Point D) (h637m), go left here and follow the stoney track which becomes badly eroded mud, crossing to the col between Galtymore and Galtybeg. There is a rocky track from Kings yard which become boggy after the sheep pen at R 87409 21077 (Point E) (ht348m) and ends at approx. R87551 22234 (Point F) (ht578m) after that you need to navigate to the stone wall at R87149 23518 (Point G) (ht826m). From Clydagh the traditional route is a magnificent circuit taking Cush and Galtybeg in as well, this is however a fair test of stamina so be prepared. The summit Trig pillar is broken and only half of it remains next to the summit cairn. There is a white painted cross a short distance away on a rocky outcrop and also 2 memorial plaques. To the west across the boggy summit plateau of Dawsons table is a cairn which marks the way on to Slievecushnabinnia and beyond. Views of Comeraghs,Ballyhouras,Knockmealdowns, Shannon region on a clear day Point A: R89306 20345 Point B: R87450 27780 Point C: R87526 19959 Point D: R89345 23482 Point E: R87409 21077 Point F: R87551 22234 Point G: R87149 23518 (turn area map On) Comment Rating (4.00) Picture: Living on the edge!! Expand pics. Clinging on for dear life! by Dessie1  14 Nov 2011 Climbed Galtymore 13 Nov 2011 from Black road route R89284 20381 (Point H) incorporating Knockeentoung,Galtybeg,Galtymore and finishing with the 2 seefins in a 3 hour 20 mins circuit.Unbelievably windy on the summit so only a brief stay for a few pics.Will definitely be back on a clearer day. Main walk Length:12.7km Start: 08:44, End: 12:02, Durn: 3h18m, Asc: 1045m, Desc: 925m Point H: R89284 20381 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 4.36) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by petelunn  1 Jun 2004 It's easy to see why this mountain is overlooked, because it's much bigger than it appears, especially when approached from the north. The Glencush horseshoe (Cush-GaltyBeg-GaltyMore-Slievecushnabinnia) has three pretty steep ascents and takes about 5 hours, though the best view is probably from Cush, so perhaps it would be better to do the horseshoe anti-clockwise. The cliffs are not mentioned in a number of guide books and are surprisingly severe. In poor visibility the wall would be invaluable for navigation. The flattish top of Galtymore is more than compensated for by beautiful high lakes below the ridges. The only negative was the number of dead and dying sheep on the mountain. We encountered at least fifteen, maybe twenty, and are contemplating whether to report this to someone. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by sduce  24 May 2009 As an absolute novice at hill walking, this was my highest peak so far, i have been fascinated by Galtymore for years, love the fact that you can see it from everywhere or so it seems..... We climbed saturday 23rd May, lovely weather, and came up the black road, to the base of Galtybeg, before heading off over the rough ground and bog towards the col between Galtybeg and Galtymore, after resting a while there (not actually the best spot, windy and damp for sitting!) admired the cliffs, took lots of photos, and pondered weather my unfit and middleaged frame would actually get me up, what now looked a very steep ascent to Galtymore, well I made it, took ages! and it was certainly worth it, fantastic weather and view from the top all I ever thought they would be. Spent a half an hour on the summit just enjoying it. It took me 4 hours to summit, (although I am sure 2 and a half would do it - if there was not quite so many 'rests' and sandwich breaks!) and about 1 hr 45 mins back to the car park. Which was easy enough, I would also at this point like to thank the couple who we met at the summit, and outstripped us going home, but appeared to wait at least half and hour in the car park to make sure we got down ok as the light was starting to fade at 9.45pm. A sincere thank you, a very caring gesture. In short I would like to inspire anyone who reads this to climb Galtymore (or indeed anything else you fancy) if you are just reading this site, and dreaming like i was for so long .... if i can do it anyone can! Sarah (Comment Rating 3.95) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by kenefickwg  21 Oct 2003 Parked the car at RS893 203 (Point I) on Sat 18/10/03. It was warm and sunny with a slight breeze at the car park. I walked what I think is called the Black Road high over Attychraan River valley taking in the spectacular views. I stopped for awhile to watch a shepherd with his dog gathering sheep on Knockeenatoung and had my first clear view of Galtymore and Galtybeg. Where this path takes a N E turn I headed through a short boggy patch and across a plateau N W towards Galtymore. On reaching the edge of the plateau and in order not to give away too much hard earned height I turned for Galtybeg. Some height has to be lost before heading for the col between the two peaks. I was walking a bit back from the edge and the ground was soft and while taking a step my other foot sank which forced me to miss and in putting down my hand to save a fall I sprained my fingers which are still very sore. Where the climb gets very steep the breeze had turned into a howling wind which made this part of the ascent difficult and no chance to enjoy the view opening out over the Golden Vale. The ground levels off near the summit so the last bit is easy. Wind is gone again so the lunch break is fantastic. Magnificent views in all directions and Lough Curra in the shade below the second cairn. This is one I want to do again and take in Galtybeg. Care is needed to get back to the col but once the path is found again the walk back is beautiful. Wonderful views and clean air and apart from the soft sounds of the wild the scarce commodity in the modern world---silence. Point I: S893 203 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 3.87) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   by bogtrotter_ie  26 Oct 2002 This is a picture of Galtymore from the North-West, on the ridge from Slievecushnabinnia. I took this on New Years Eve last in the Galty mountains. What a way to greet the New Year. It was bitter cold, -6 at the car before I even started up. But, it was bone dry and the sun was shining. So, I didn't even need any head protection. The snow was very heavy and frozen crisp, there was a lovely blue sky with a few wispy clouds. Even my ever present companion - Scamp - enjoyed the day. I thought they were very rare pictures to get in Ireland. (Comment Rating 3.76) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average COMMENTS for Galtymore Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 12 Next page >> (End of comment section for Galtymore. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 46 Next page >> Forum: General Re: Paul Henry Sell Off lennyantonelli a few minutes ago. Ah c'mon CV, Paul Henry wasn't bad at all at all. Have to say I'm a fan. Sure his paintings are a bit dull in colour, but there's a certain sense of mystery and beauty to those purples and greys, ...    Forum: General The Hinde Vision CaptainVertigo 11 hours ago. A grateful reader has e-mailed me this old Hinde composition. Heady days on the 12 Bens    Forum: General Paul Henry Sell Off CaptainVertigo 12 hours ago. 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