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Arderin
Ard Éireann
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Arderin from the Glendine Gap
Highest point
Elevation 527 m (1,729 ft)
Prominence 420 m (1,380 ft)
Listing County Top (Laois and Offaly), Marilyn
Naming
English translation Ireland's Height
Language of name Irish
Geography
Arderin is located in Ireland
Arderin
Arderin
Location in Ireland
Parent range Slieve Bloom Mountains
OSI/OSNI grid S232989
Topo map OSi Discovery 54

Arderin (which means Ard Éireann or "Ireland's Height" in Irish) is a mountain in Ireland. It sits right on the border between County Laois and County Offaly.

Arderin is the highest point in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It is also the highest point in both County Laois and County Offaly.

What is Arderin?

Arderin is a mountain that stands 527 metres (about 1,729 feet) tall. It is part of the beautiful Slieve Bloom Mountains. These mountains are found in the middle of Ireland.

Where is Arderin Located?

This mountain is special because it is on the border of two counties. One side is in County Laois, and the other side is in County Offaly. This makes it an important landmark for both areas.

How Tall is Arderin?

At 527 meters, Arderin is not just a tall mountain. It is the highest peak in the entire Slieve Bloom range. It also holds the title of the highest point in two different Irish counties.

Arderin: A Mountain Category

The word Arderin also describes a special group of mountains in Ireland. This is a way that experts classify mountains.

How are Mountains Classified?

A mountain is called an "Arderin" if it meets certain rules. It must be taller than 500 meters (about 1,640 feet). It also needs to have a "prominence" of at least 30 meters. Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the land around it.

MountainViews Database

This classification is used by a group called MountainViews. They keep a big list of Irish mountains. They have even published books about these lists. MountainViews helps people understand and explore Ireland's many hills and mountains.

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