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An Chailleach

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An Chailleach
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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.

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