Slievenamon
Mountain Munster mountain famous in Irish legend
Slievenamon, in County Tipperary, is a conical hill with marked trails to its summit and a long place in local folklore. Walkers come for firm climbs, wide views over the Golden Vale and occasional hill races.
Slievenamon is a solitary, cone-shaped mountain in County Tipperary, Munster, Ireland, notable in Irish mythology and visible across South Tipperary. The mountain’s name and folklore make it an important cultural landmark in the region.
Trails lead to the summit and offers panoramic views over the surrounding lowlands; the site is used for walking and local commemorative events rather than alpine-scale mountaineering.
The mountain has featured in local stories and mythic cycles and has been a recognizable topographic feature for centuries.
Slievenamon rises south-east of the town of Clonmel in County Tipperary and dominates the local skyline of the surrounding agricultural plain.
How to Get to Slievenamon #
Slievenamon is accessible from Clonmel in County Tipperary. From Clonmel, take local roads southeast toward the village of Grangemockler or New Inn; trailheads and parking are located near the village with marked paths to the summit.
Tips for Visiting Slievenamon #
- Climb via the marked walking trail from the village of New Inn/Grangemockler for the most direct route and local parking.
- Sunrise or sunset hikes offer dramatic views over County Tipperary and the surrounding farms.
Best Time to Visit Slievenamon #
Best in late spring to early autumn for comfortable hiking; winter can be wet and windy.
Weather & Climate near Slievenamon #
Slievenamon's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1942 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (225 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (201 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (217 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
