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
Elevation825 m (2,707 ft)[1]
Prominence100 m (330 ft)[1]
ListingHewitt, Marilyn
Coordinates52°21′38″N 8°13′38″W / 52.360427°N 8.227342°W / 52.360427; -8.227342
Naming
English translationfork/confluence of the horse
Language of nameIrish
Geography
Lyracappul is located in island of Ireland
Lyracappul
Lyracappul
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Limerick,
Ireland
Parent rangeGaltee Mountains
OSI/OSNI gridR878238
Topo mapOSi Discovery 74

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Lyracappul". MountainViews. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
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