Baunreaghcong, Mountain summit in County Laois, Ireland

Baunreaghcong is a 509-metre summit in County Laois, the third-highest mountain in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and the highest summit entirely within Laois. Its Irish name, Bán Riabhach Cúng, means 'narrow brindled pasture'. It lies south of the county's border with Offaly, where the higher Arderin stands.

Baunreaghcong is the third-highest summit of the Slieve Bloom Mountains at 509 metres, and the highest mountain lying entirely within County Laois. Its Irish name, Bán Riabhach Conga, means 'narrow brindled pasture', a name recorded for the hill rather than for any settlement or building. The summit is listed as the 543rd-highest in Ireland.

The Irish name Bán Riabhach Conga means 'narrow brindled pasture', describing the summit's terrain rather than its rock. Baunreaghcong is the third-highest of the Slieve Bloom Mountains and the highest summit lying entirely within County Laois.

Plan to check weather conditions before heading out, as mountain weather can change rapidly, and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and gear. The main walking paths are well-defined and easy to follow, though it is wise to stay aware of terrain conditions and your surroundings.

Baunreaghcong is the highest summit lying entirely within County Laois: at 509 m it ranks third in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, behind Arderin, which straddles the Offaly border. Its Irish name, Bán Riabhach Conga, means 'narrow brindled pasture'.