What is recorded here
Caorán an Bhiorla rises to approximately 550 metres and is part of the low mountain range extending through west Galway. Its name, meaning "Hill of the Wild Boar" in Irish, reflects local folklore or historical land use, though specific traditions are not widely documented. It matters as a minor but distinctive feature in the regional landscape, contributing to the geographical and cultural identity of the area.
Places near here
Druid's AltarNamed rock · 1097 yd
Enclosure in An Chloich Mhór ThuaidhEnclosure · 1.1 mi
post boxpost box · 1.3 mi
Caorán PuiteacháinMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
R.C. ChapelChapel · 1.5 mi
An Caorán DubhMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.9 mi
An Trá MhórBeach / strand · 2.0 mi
Cora an ChaisleáinHeadland · 2.0 mi
Crannog in Baile Na Habhann TheasCrannog · 2.4 mi
Oileán na bhFaochachaIslet · 3.6 mi
Trá an Chaoráin MhóirBeach / strand · 4.3 miOther information
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