The Knockmealdown Mountains, or Slรฉibhte Chnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh in Irish, is a mountain range located straddling the border between counties Tipperary and Waterford. The highest peak is Knockmealdown (794m) with other peaks Knockshanahullion(652m), Sugarloaf Hill (663m), Knocknagnauv (655m ),Knocknafallia(668m ), Knockmeal (560m ). Knockmealdown Active aims to promote the Knockmealdown Mountains amo
ng the local community and to visitors by highlighting the area's many attractions and amenities. The communities at the foot of the Knockmealdonws; Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Ardfinna, Clogheen and Ballyporeen have all joined forces to create the group. Knockmealdown Active has been instrumental in the re-invigoration of the St. Declan's Way Pilgrim Path as well as running the Knock ME Down Adventure Race each autumn. The group also runs regular Canoe & Kayak events on the River Suir as well as helping other groups in the area with events, communications, event management, etc.
