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 | |
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Ladhar an Chapaill | |
![]() The wall on the summit | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 825 m (2,707 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 100 m (330 ft)[1] |
Listing | Hewitt, Marilyn |
Coordinates | 52.360427°N 8.227342°W / 52.360427; -8.227342 |
Naming | |
English translation | fork/confluence of the horse |
Language of name | Irish |
Geography | |
![]() ![]() Lyracappul Location in Ireland | |
Location | County Limerick, Ireland |
Parent range | Galtee Mountains |
OSI/OSNI grid | R878238 |
Topo map | OSi Discovery 74 |
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