Lissoughter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lissoughter |
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| Cnoc Lios Uachtair | |
Lissoughter from the southwest; the tallest peak behind it is Binn idir an da Log
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
| Prominence | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | hill of the upper ring-fort |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
 Lissoughter
Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | Recess, County Galway, Republic of Ireland |
| Parent range | Twelve Bens-Maumturks |
| OSI/OSNI grid | L8596849524 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 44 |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | Pale quartzites, grits, graphitic top bedrock |
Lissoughter is a mountain in County Galway, Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words Cnoc Lios Uachtair, which means "hill of the upper ring-fort". It stands at 401 meters (about 1,316 feet) tall. Even though it's not one of the tallest mountains, it's special because of how much it rises above the land around it. This makes it a "Marilyn", a type of hill or mountain with a certain height and prominence.
Lissoughter is a unique, standalone peak. It sits between two famous mountain ranges, the Twelve Bens and the Maumturks. You can find it at the southern entrance to the Inagh Valley, inside the beautiful Connemara National Park. This area is near Recess, County Galway, in the western part of Ireland.
Exploring Lissoughter's Unique Features
Lissoughter might not be the most popular spot for hikers, but it offers amazing views. From its slopes, you can see both the Twelve Bens and Maumturks mountain ranges. You can also look out over the vast, flat boglands of southern Connemara. It's a great place to appreciate the natural beauty of the region.
The Famous Connemara Marble
One of the most interesting things about Lissoughter is its quarry. On the southern side of the mountain, there's a quarry called Lissoughter-Derryclare. It's named after Lissoughter and the nearby Derryclare mountain. This quarry is famous for a special type of rock called Connemara marble.
Connemara marble is known for its beautiful green color. Sometimes, it's even called Connemara Lissoughter Marble because of where it comes from. This unique marble is used for many things, from jewelry to building decorations, and it's a true treasure from the Irish landscape.
Gallery
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Lough Inagh and Lissoughter (back, right), viewed from Knockpasheemore
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Lissoughter, viewed from forest in Recess, County Galway
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Connemara marble from the Lissoughter quarry.
