Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "The Big Gun" in English language version.
Simply, the finest mountain traverse in Ireland with 7 summits over 3000 ft. From Kate Kearney's Cottage, in the Gap of Dunloe, to Doire na Féinne and Loch a' Chúis
The man who is believed to have travelled extensively around Ireland was crossing the Coimin na Peiste Ridge — a steep rocky ridge — on the eastern tip of Carrauntoohil with a companion when he fell. He was not roped, but experienced climbers often traverse the ridge without a rope, according to members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team. The fall occurred between Cnoc na Peiste and The Big Gun at about 2pm on Saturday.
Intimidating looking pinnacles now bar the way to the Big Gun, but generally the handholds are sound and surprisingly quickly you will be standing on the tiny summit. Regarded as the most difficult to reach of Ireland's major mountaintops, it offers the comforting thought that the crux of the route is now behind.
