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At the end of the rainbow...

Forum: General Colin Murphy 2 months ago
We all know the devastating effects of climate change, but in extremely rare cases, it can result in something that might be viewed as positive. One such case is to be found in Peru, and the ...

Lake District: Loweswater Round

Track 4989 Onzy 2 weeks ago
Circuit of Loweswater taking in 5 Wainwrights; Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Burnbank Fell, Fellbarrow and Low Fell. walk, Len: 20.0km, Climb: 1077m, Area: Gavel Fell - High Nook [Gavel Fell North...

Turners Rock: A short run after the pass

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Park at V9056 6011 on the N71, theres plenty of room on the Kerry side of the tunnel.A path around the side points the way and then stay as close as you can to the sheepwire fence crossing to...

The Priest's Leap: A view from the west

Summit Comment Colin Murphy a month ago
Priest's leap as seen from Barraboy Far East Top.

Very satisfying headland loop

Track 4984 Colin Murphy 3 weeks ago
One of the great things about Howth Head is that it offers a variety of trails varying in length from one hour to three, walk, Len: 3.3km, Climb: 135m, Area: Dublin (Ireland) ||

Barraboy Mountain Far East Top: Little climbing but wet underfoot.

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Simplest approach is from the Priest’s Leap car park to the east, at V98513 61078, which is situated at 400m elevation. Head directly east, following an occasional faint trail, reaching The P...

Orbit the top

Track 4988 simon3 3 weeks ago
Reaching the top of Carrigoona Commons doesn't present much of a challenge, but a little ingenuity extended it to... walk, Len: 4.3km, Climb: 171m, Area: Carrigoona Commons East, Wicklow (Ireland|...

Barraboy Mountain: Nicely perched above Glengarriff

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago
Barraboy is best reached from the col between Esk and Barraboy which can be reached from the Beara way. There is parking to be found at V91693 59415 almost opposite The Ewe Experience (or nex...

Maulin: Colourful ascent

Summit Comment Colin Murphy a month ago
Autumn colours were in full display on the slopes around Powerscourt Waterfall on the way to Maulin from the east.

Donard, Chimney Rock, Millstone per Irish Peaks

Track 4987 BrianKennan 3 weeks ago
When deciding which route to take to climb Slieve Donard, many routes had an out-and-back aspect to them, whereas... walk, Len: 13.0km, Climb: 982m, Area: Chimney Rock Mountain, Mourne Mountains |...

Knockbane: No pain for Knockbane

Summit Comment eamonoc a month ago
Was in Hollyford recently, last time there 2014 or thereabouts, was up Knockbane in fading light after a bit of a slog, no windfarm then and now turbines adorn a lot of the hills around here....

Linear Eisc Na Leathog, Staigue Fort, Siopa Dubh

Track 4986 BrianKennan 3 weeks ago
Very enjoyable linear hike hosted by Kenmare Walking Club as part of Mountaineering Ireland Autumn Gathering.Conclud walk, Len: 11.8km, Climb: 411m, Area: Eisc na Leathg, Dunkerron Mountains (Ir||
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Galway Islands Area
Place count in area: 144, OSI/LPS Maps: 37, 38, 39, 44, 45, 46, 51, 51A, 52, EW-CON 
Highest place: Inishark, 96.6m

Places in area Galway Islands:
Ardnacross island 4mThe Boy 65mMiddlequarter (Inishbofin) (2) 89mCrappagh 16mCrow Island 9mIllaunfadda 5mIllaunard 10mIllaungorm South 5mIllaungorm North 5mEragh Island South 6mllauneeragh West 15mIllauneeragh (1) 21mIllaunmore (2) 14mBig Island 7mNorth island 9mArdillaun (1) 5mBirbeg Island 6mBirmore Island 13mBoolard Island 23mBraadillaun 12mBrannock Island 14mCalf Islands 5mEagle Rock 5mKinnelly Islands 3mClynagh Island 15mCroaghnakeela 2mCroghnut Island 30mCruagh Island 63mCrump Island 25mDinish 19mDavillaun 5mDeer island 5mDog Island (1) 5mDonee 5mDoolick 2mDoonguddle 5mDoonmane 5mDoonawaul 12mDunmanus Island 5mAnnaghvaan 15mEeshal Island 12mFerroon Rocks 9mFiddaun Islands 9mFurnace 27mFreaghillaun 12mFreaghillaun Beg 15mFreaghillaun North 8mFreaghillaun South 27mFriar Island 5mGreen Island 1mGlassillaun 13mGolam island 25mGooreen (Omey Island) 26mGooreen Island 6mHare Island (1) 10mHigh Island (1) 5mHog Island (1) 15mIllaunmore (1) 12mIllaunnamweelin 5mIllaunnanima 12mInchaghaun 8mInishbarra 37mInishbigger 6mInishkeeragh (2) 10mInishdawros 3mInishdugga 12mInisherk 27mInishlacken 13mInishlay 6mInishlusk 5mInchamakinna 15mInishnee 45mInishtroghenmore 5mInishtravin 14mInistreh 5mInisbroon 23mInishark 96.6mInishbearna 47mInishcorra 5mInisheer 57mInisheltia 12mInishgort (2) 22mInishlyon 43mInishmaan 79mInishskinnybeg 12mInishskinnymore 16mInishturk (2) 37mIsland Eddy 8mRedflag Island 5mLettermullan Island 45mFish Rock 5mMallgarve 5mMulroney's Island 5mMutton Island (1) 6mBeaghy Islands 5mWherroon Island 5mIllaunroe (1) 15mAvery Island 4mIllaunnanownim 14mColt Island (2) 5mIllauncasheen 15mOghly Island 5mIllaunaknock 5mDog Island (2) 5mPuck Island 9mChapel Island (2) 7mFox Island (1) 5mIllaunacroghnut 5mIllaundoon 3mFinish island 8mOileán Gharmna 53mIllaunamid 5mDuck island 7mDuck Island (2) 10mMason Island 14mIllaunmaan 10mSt. Macdara's Island 27mMweenish Island 23mInishmuskerry 6mCow Island 5mIllaunnakirka 6mGreeve Island 5mIllaunacroagh Beg 3mIllaunacroagh More 20mHorse Island (3) 4mIllaunnagappul 8mIllaunaleama 12mIllaunamrogue 3mIllaunamenara 8mStrawbeach Island 5mIllaungurraig 5mIllaunrossalough 5mIllaunurra 9mOx Island 5mRabbit Island (1) 5mRock Island 10mRoeillaun (2) 5mRoeillaun (3) 13mRossroe Island 15mSkerdbeg 5mSkerdmore 5mStraw Island 10mTawin Island 6mTurbot Island 13m

Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such.
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Illaunmore (1) Island Oileán Mór (1) A name in Irish Galway County in Connacht Province, in Irish Islands List

Landing grid ref.: L75100 64700
Reachable "On Foot " N
Height: 12m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 37 Grid Reference: L75200 64700
Place visited by 5 members. Recently by: Fergalh, sleibhslave, Caithniadh, eoindunlea, markmjcampion
Island visited by 5 members.
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Longitude: -9.886672, Latitude: 53.617406 , Easting: 75200, Northing: 264700
ITM: 475177 764719,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Iln12, 10 char: Illaunm12


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Beautiful tidal island off Glassilaun Beach
by sleibhslave  27 Jun 2021
Beautiful island that can be easily accessed from Glassilaun Beach at low tide. Walk to the end of the path for fantastic views of Glassilaun beach, Killary Harbour, Inishbarna and the Connemara coastline. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/2199/comment/23180/
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A stroll along the beach .. by Fergalh   (Show all for Illaunmore (Oileán Mór))
 
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