
What is recorded here
An Chailleach is recorded as a mountain / peak in County Galway. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
An Chailleach reaches a height of approximately 550 metres and is part of the rugged limestone terrain characteristic of the Galway mountain range. In Irish folklore, "An Chailleach" refers to the "Fairy Queen" or an ancient hag, often associated with winter and druidic traditions, linking the peak to local myth and cultural heritage.
Places near here
Booley hut in Addergoole (ballynahinch By.)Booley hut · 1.9 mi
Enclosure in Knockbrack (ballynahinch By.)Enclosure · 2.1 mi
Binn GhuaireMountain / peak · 2.6 mi
Kylemore Farm Housefarmyard complex · 2.7 mi
Kylemore Abbeyboathouse · 2.9 mi
Monterey PineMonterey Pine · 3.0 mi
Connemara Heritage and History CentreMuseum · 3.1 mi
CrannogIslet · 3.2 mi
Cabbage treeCabbage tree · 3.4 mi
Large IslandIslet · 3.8 miOther information
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