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David Howells
July 30, 2023
Hiking
There is a Holy Cross and a commemorative stone at the top of Lacken Hill to the 2,000 or so rebels who died in the area during the Battle of New Ross in the 1798 rebellion. A surreal reminder of violence amongst such beautiful surroundings.
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11
hikers
4.44km
01:15
90m
90m
Hike the easy Lacken Hilltop Trail for 2.8 miles (4.4 km) through woodlands to panoramic views of mountains and the Barrow estuary.
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Elevation 180 m
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