In a bid to see more of beautiful Ireland AND climb more mountains, Siobhan Linehan from Dan Linehan’s of Killarney, has set herself the challenge of climbing the highest point in every county this year.
The action plan for this challenge is to have some fun, see the country, enjoy the fresh air and raise some money for two local charities, yet to be announced.
The challenge will finish with the final ascent up Carrauntoohil in Kerry on home turf.
Follow Siobhan’s progress below and on Dan Linehan’s B&B Facebook Page.
| County | High Point | Height (m) | iOS Map | Date Climbed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry | Carrauntoohil | 1039 | 78 | |
| Wicklow | Lugnaquilla | 925 | 56 | |
| Limerick | Galtymore | 919 | 74 | |
| Tipperary | Galtymore | 919 | 74 | |
| Down | Slieve Donard | 850 | 29 | |
| Mayo | Mweelrea | 814 | 37 | |
| Wexford | Mount Leinster | 795 | 68 | |
| Carlow | Mount Leinster | 795 | 68 | |
| Waterford | Knockmealdown | 794 | 74 | |
| Dublin | Kippure | 757 | 56 | |
| Donegal | Errigal | 751 | 1 | |
| Galway | Benbaun | 729 | 37 | |
| Cork | Knockboy | 706 | 85 | 10-01-24 |
| Derry | Sawel | 678 | 13 | |
| Tyrone | Sawel | 678 | 13 | |
| Fermangah | Cuilcagh | 665 | 26 | |
| Cavan | Cuilcagh | 665 | 26 | |
| Sligo | Truskmore | 647 | 16 | |
| Louth | Slieve Foye | 589 | 29/36 | |
| Armagh | Slieve Gullion | 573 | 29/36 | |
| Antrim | Trostan | 550 | 9 | |
| Clare | Moylussa | 532 | 58 | |
| Laois | Arderin | 527 | 54 | 22-04-24 |
| Offaly | Arderin | 527 | 54 | 22-04-24 |
| Kilkenny | Brandon Hill | 515 | 68 | |
| Roscommon | Seltannasaggart | 412 | 26 | |
| Leitrim | Truskmore SE | 412 | 16 | |
| Kildare | Cupidstown Hill | 379 | 50 | |
| Monaghan | Slieve Beagh | 373 | 18/28A | |
| Longford | Corn Hill | 278 | 34 | |
| Meath | Carnbane East | 276 | 42 | |
| Westmeath | Mullaghmeen | 258 | 41 |
What better way to soothe sore feet and tired legs after a day climbing than to immerse yourself and soak away the aches in the ocean. Click here to check out some great natural swimming spots around Kerry.