Mount Hillary

Mount Hillary (Irish: Mullach Allaíre) is a mountain located in north County Cork. It is 391m high.

Mount Hillary
Mullach Allaíre
Mount Hillary County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Highest point
Elevation	391 m (1,283 ft)^[1]
Prominence	176 m (577 ft)^[1]
Listing	Marilyn
Coordinates	52°07′N 8°50′W / 52.117°N 8.833°W / 52.117; -8.833
Naming
Language of name	Irish
Geography
Location	County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Parent range	Boggeragh Mountains
OSI/OSNI grid	W425956

Name

The name Mount Hillary has nothing to do with the forename or surname Hillary. Instead it means 'summit of the partial deafness or echo'. It is also called "Cnoc an Fholair" (Hill of the Eagle) locally.

Transmitter

Mount Hillary is home to the main North Cork transmitter for local services. Red FM's main North Cork transmitter is located near Mallow at Corran Mountain. The multi-city station 4FM's transmitter is located at Bweeng Mountain, 4 km away.

Frequency	kW	Service
96.1 MHz	0.5	96FM
103.7 MHz	1.25	C103 (North)

References

1. Boggeragh Mountains Area - Mount Hillary Hill , MountainViews.ie