Slievenamuck is a beautiful hill, a smooth climb to an outstanding view. We set off four-strong from Moroney’s pub in Lisvernane — Michael, Jane and myself, along with Co Tipperary poet and mountain rescuer Jimmy Barry. Up the muddy boreens behind Lisvernane we trudged, getting mud-bespattered for our trouble, following the reassuring red arrows of the Dolmen Loop as they led us through the trees and up the open spine of Slievenamuck.