Peak Knockiveagh

Knockiveagh

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About this place

Knock Iveagh (from Irish Cnoc Uíbh Eachach 'hill of Iveagh') is a hill near Rathfriland, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is topped by an ancient burial cairn and was part of a ritual landscape, associated with the Uí Eachach tribe. In the Middle Ages it was the inauguration site of the Magennis chiefs of Iveagh.

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Getting There & Parking

Knockiveagh is located in County Down, roughly 50 km (45 min drive) from Belfast and 132 km (1h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 521 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Red Kite Restreat (7.0 km away).

Belfast50 km

~45 min drive

Dublin132 km

~1h 55m drive

Nearest car park Free

521 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗