The Comeragh Mountains () are a glaciated mountain range situated in southeast

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and

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. They are located between the town of

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and stretch inland to the town of

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on the

border and the villages of Kilrossanty and

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas or Kilmactomas (), often referred to locally as "Kilmac", is a town on the River Mahon in County Waterford, Ireland. It lies on the R677 road (Ireland), R677, a road north of the N25 road, N25 national primary road from Cork (city) ...

. The twelve mountains which form the Comeragh Mountains are popular for mountain climbers and hikers and the Comeragh Mountains Walking Festival is held every October and is centred on the Nire Valley. The highest peak is Fauscoum at .

References

External links

Comeragh Mountaineering Club

Listing at mountainviews.ie

Dungarvan Tourism Official - Comeragh Mountain Walks
{{Authority control Mountains and hills of County Waterford