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An Coileachan

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An Coileachan
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The little cock
An Coileachan, meaning "The Little Cock," is a small hill likely under 300 meters, with a name suggesting a phallic shape or local prominence. It may be of igneous or metamorphic origin, common in upland areas of Scotland and northern Ireland, and its name reflects Gaelic landscape folklore. Its significance lies in its evocative name and potential role in local identity or historical storytelling.

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