Reading about the access issues in Black Valley, I chose instead to approach from the west up the Bridia Valley from Glencar. Parked on the left just after the farm shed at V 784 815 B. Room for 3 to 4 cars on the grass. The west ridge is a great route up. It looks formidable but once you're on it, it's straightforward enough with easy scrambling here & there. Descent via the col to the south and back down to the head of the valley. Under 4 hours round trip. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/80/comment/23703/