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MacGillycuddy's Reeks Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 1039 metres Summits in area: 28 OS Map(s): 78 for all tops Set Area Map On     Carrauntoohil Mountain Kerry County Corrán Tuathail A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Corrán Tuathail [GE], 'Tuathal's sickle' [OSNB]) Height: 1039 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 78 for top Grid Ref: V80360 84421 Latitude: 51.999447 Longitude: -9.742744 ITM: 480336 584480 Prominence: 1039m   Isolation: 0.4km Just as the summit of Ireland's highest mountain is often covered in mist, its name is shrouded in uncertainty. Unlike some lesser peaks, such as Mangerton or Croagh Patrick, it is not mentioned in any surviving early Irish texts. P.W. Joyce suggests that meaning of this name is 'inverted reaping hook' and that this sense can be appreciated from the middle of the Hag's Glen. He proposes that the reaping hook is inverted in the sense that it is convex rather than concave [Irish Names of Places, vol. i, p. 6]. The serrated ridges which run up the north face of Carrauntoohil are certainly amongst its most distinctive features and are therefore likely to have given name to the mountain. However, the image of a 'convex reaping-hook' is a very odd and complex one on which to base a place-name, and the use of tuathal to mean inverted, while found in dictionaries, seems to be without parallel in other Irish place-names. It seems more likely that the second element is simply the personal name 'Tuathal' as John O'Donovan believed. This forename was common in Medieval Ireland and is the basis of the surname Ó Tuathail (O'Toole). It also occurs in Lios Tuathail (Listowel, Co. Kerry) and Carraig Thuathail (Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork), which the Flanagans interpret in both cases as a personal name (Irish Place Names). Intriguigingly, one of the earliest accounts to mention Ireland's highest mountain, written by Isaac Weld in 1812, refers to it as 'Gheraun-tuel', which suggests that the first element was not corrán, but rather géarán, 'fang', which is found in the name of several other Kerry mountains. On the basis of this one reference, it is difficult to say whether this represents an earlier form of the name or whether it was a corruption. For further information on the name, see Paul Tempan, "Some Notes on the Names of Six Kerry Mountains", JKAHS, ser. 2, vol. v (2005), 5-19. Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland. Carrauntoohil is the highest point in county Kerry. Our data has reached 100% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Carrauntoohil Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 15 Next page >> Picture: Carrauntoohil via Devil Expand pics.   marzka  4 Jan 2010 This is a magnificent, very enjoyable trek. In the winter you should expect a lot of snow and icy gulleys. I would remind that usually in the winter the same trail is being taken longer than usually. From another site you can easily find well beaten paths. I started my way on parking near Lislebane (Grid Ref. V827873 (Point A)). From Lisleibane follow the obvious track into the Hags Glen to the Devils ladder ascent. Probably this 500 feet gully is or rather was (?) the most popular route up Carrauntoohill. The Devils Ladder itself is a steep gully filled with loose scree and boulders. It is now quite unstable in places and care should be taken, especially in winter when the stones are icy. In last December was very icy! At the top of the Devils Ladder bear right onto the long summit slope of the mountain. From an initially vague appearance, the track becomes more distinct as you gain height. Although it branches in several places, all variations lead eventually to the summit. In poor visibility beware of heading too far to the left of the track and onto the dangerous ground above Curraghmore, or too far to the right where a narrow track leads across the face of the mountain towards the Heavenly Gates. I returned via Heavenly Gates. So from the summit follow usually still well beaten path down in a south-easterly direction. A little above Devils Ladder Pass go to the left away from the path. Continue in a north-easterly direction and you will pick up a small track, which will take you towards the Heavenly Gates. You will now have some steep sections to descend as you follow the path down. A good view of Lough Gouragh will open out on you right hand side. At the top of the heavenly gates there are some good photographic opportunities but great care must be taken with regard to safety. As you descend from the heavenly gates you will see a small rescue hut on your left. Continue on past the hut and you will need at one stage to track back in order to take a path down the side to get down to a lower level, also you will have to get down an awkward rock section. And than the path to Lisleibane is now fairly straightforward as it is an exact retrace of incoming path. Point A: V827 873 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 5.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics. Moac  25 Aug 2009 There is a notice posted on the access from Cronin's Yard advising that the badly eroded Devil's Ladder be avoided and that the alternative zigzag route known as Bothar na Gige be used. The bottom of this alternative is easily missed and is marked by a small cairn at (V81163 84079 (Point B)) The route follows a ramp to (V81481 84082 (Point C)) and then climbs by zig zags until the ridge is reached at a prominent cairn (V81397 83461 (Point D)) close to the summit of Cnoc na Tuinne. Point B: V81163 84079 Point C: V81481 84082 Point D: V81397 83461 (turn area map On) (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average kevin dockery  22 Sep 2009 On Sat. 19/9/09 at 10:30am myself and 11 friends started our walk at Cronin's Yard and climbed Carrauntoohil via O'Shea Gully.It was misty with light rain early on but cleared around mid-day to be replaced by sunshine for the rest of the day.On reaching the summit I had finally climbed all of Ireland's 212 mountains over 2,000 feet.I got the inspiration to achieve this goal after purchasing Paddy Dillon's book "The Mountains of Ireland" in 1994.I had only climbed 9 peaks at that stage so it's taken me another 15 years to achieve my goal.From my research on the internet, I reckon I'm the 13th person to complete all the "Dillon's".Champagne flowed freely on the summit along with the presentation of a plaque in the shape of Carrauntohil .We descended to the gap at the top of the Devil's Ladder and continued onto Cnoc Na Toinne (2,776 ft.).From there we followed the zig zags track down into the Hag's Glen and then onto the finish at 5:15pm in Cronin's Yard. (Comment Rating 4.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average milo  29 Jul 2002 In about 12 ascents I've never used the Devil's Ladder. Reduce erosion damage by opting for one of the many safe alternatives. (Comment Rating 3.76) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Expand pics.   lewvalton  7 Jan 2008 Ridge up to Beenkeragh starting behind the great pillar of the Hag's Tooth (guide books we had call it the Hag's Tooth ridge) is a superb scramble. Go up to it via the steep grassy gully up to the right of the Tooth's base. Arete is longer and somewhat more testing than Brandon's Faha ridge, though perhaps slighly less exposed, but still overall within the same band of difficulty (for scramblers familiar with the UK grades it's a moderate Grade 2). The upper section breaks into two distinct ridges - we took the left hand one. More sustained scrambling here, though again not difficult. Views across to Carrauntoohil and back down to the Hag's Tooth are absolutely stupendous. Beenkeragh ridge to Carrauntoohil is much easier, though exposed if you choose to skyline it, and has all difficulties avoidable by path on the right until the large pinnacle towards the end. To skyline it is not as hard as it looks, otherwise is avoidable at mid height on the left (Coomloughra) flank. Again, works out much easier than first appears. Simple walk up to the summit from there. Magnificent views. Unlike mountains in, say, the Lake District, the great Kerry peaks rise in relative isolation unhemmed by other groups and the views, with the sea so near, are incredibly extensive - you really feel as if you're on the roof of the world. Descent via the hugely eroded Devil's Ladder truly awful. Book suggested 'The Bone' as better alternative. Couldn't be worse. Why are the Reeks not part of the Killarney National Park? (Comment Rating 3.73) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average stephenfarley  7 Jun 2004 An expedition of five hardy Armagh climbers headed for Carrantoohil on friday 29th of May. We decided to camp in the Hags Glen as we had seen beautiful photographs on Irish Mountain Views. Well, it all got a bit wild!! A word of caution to anyone thinking of camping in the Glen even in summer, remember all your tent pegs and guy lines!! We ascended via the Devil's Ladder, will not do this route again as it is very badly eroded and needs protected. The summit climb is not so tough, in fact, the summit of Donard is it's equal in everything but height. However, be careful in low visibility on the summit, the edge is quite close to the cross. The ridge between Carrantoohil and Beenkeragh is nothing short of spectacular, very enjoyable, though not for the beginner, or for those with no confidence in their abilities, it can get hairy in parts. All in, up Carrantoohil and down Beenkeragh, seven hours and change, at a good pace. Coming down Beenkeragh was the toughest part of the whole climb!! (Comment Rating 3.65) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average COMMENTS for Carrauntoohil Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 15 Next page >> (End of comment section for Carrauntoohil. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 19 Next page >> Forum: General Re: Overlooked wicklore 6 hours ago. Padodes asks can Bray Head be added to the MV list of hills. As padodes points out, Bray Head is in a beautiful location overlooking the Irish Sea and sits between Bray and Greystones in Wicklow. ...    Mountain Comment Hangmans Hill madfrankie 13 hours ago. The small cliff-girted rise to the left of foreground is Crockauns' minor 374m top. Behind that, on left, is Hangman's Hill. Right of centre is Keelogyboy NE Top, with Keelogyboy on right. Mountain Comment Copes Mountain madfrankie 13 hours ago. 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