Mount Hillary

Mount Hillary
Mullach Allaíre
Highest point
Elevation 391 m (1,283 ft)[1]
Prominence 176 m (577 ft)[1]
Listing Marilyn
Coordinates 52°07′N 8°50′W / 52.117°N 8.833°W / 52.117; -8.833Coordinates: 52°07′N 8°50′W / 52.117°N 8.833°W / 52.117; -8.833
Geography
Location County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Parent range Boggeragh Mountains
OSI/OSNI grid W425956

Mount Hillary (Irish: Mullach Allaíre) is a mountain located in north County Cork. It is 391m high.

Name

The name Mount Hillary has nothing to do with the forename or surname Hillary. Instead it means 'summit of the partial deafness or echo'. It is also called "Cnoc an Fholair" (Hill of the Eagle) locally.

Transmitter

Mount Hillary is home to the main North Cork transmitter for local services. Red FM's main North Cork transmitter is located near Mallow at Corran Mountain. The multi-city station 4FM's transmitter is located at Bweeng Mountain, 4 km away.

Frequency kW Service
96.1 MHz 0.5 96FM
103.7 MHz 1.25 C103 (North)

References

  1. 1 2 Boggeragh Mountains Area - Mount Hillary Hill , MountainViews.ie
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