Lyracappul (Irish: Ladhar an Chapaill, meaning 'fork/confluence of the horse') is a mountain in County 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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°21′38″N 8°13′38″W / 52.360427°N 8.227342°W |
| 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 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Lyracappul". MountainViews. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
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