Croaghanmoira facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Croaghanmoira |
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| Cruachán Mhaigh Rath | |
View from the north
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 664 m (2,178 ft) |
| Prominence | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Listing | 100 Highest Irish Mountains, Marilyn, Hewitt, Arderin, Simm, Vandeleur-Lynam |
| Naming | |
| English translation | little stack of Moira |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
 Croaghanmoira
Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland |
| Parent range | Wicklow Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | T0992286504 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 62 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Quartzite bedrock |
Croaghanmoira is a mountain located in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. It stands at 664 meters (about 2,178 feet) tall. This makes it one of the higher peaks in the country.
Croaghanmoira is found in the southeastern part of the Wicklow Mountains. It sits on its own small group of mountains. This group is separate from the larger Lugnaquilla mountain area. A road from Laragh to Aghavannagh runs between them. The top of Croaghanmoira looks like a distinct pyramid shape.
What's in a Name?
The name Croaghanmoira comes from the Irish words Cruachán Mhaigh Rath. This means "little stack of Moira."
The "Moira" part of the name has an interesting history. It refers to the "Earl of Moira." This Earl owned land near Greenan a long time ago. Records show that in 1805, the Ballinacor Estate was bought from him. At that time, the mountain was known as the "Cruachán" (little stack) behind his house. Another old name for this mountain was "The Mottie."
Mountain Features
Croaghanmoira is known for its "prominence." This means how much a mountain rises above the land around it. Croaghanmoira's prominence is 209 meters (686 feet).
Because of this prominence, Croaghanmoira is called a Marilyn. A Marilyn is a mountain that rises at least 150 meters (492 feet) above the surrounding land. It is also listed among the "100 Highest Irish Mountains."
Nearby Peaks
Croaghanmoira is part of a small group of mountains. It has a few smaller peaks nearby.
- Croaghanmoira North Top is to the north. It is 575 meters (1,886 feet) tall.
- Ballinacor Mountain is to the east. It stands at 531 meters (1,742 feet).
- Carrickashane Mountain is to the west. It is 508 meters (1,667 feet) high.
These smaller mountains also have their own prominence. They are part of the same beautiful mountain area as Croaghanmoira.
