Where Slievenamon is
Slievenamon (Sliabh na mBan, "Mountain of the Women") rises east of Clonmel near Carrick-on-Suir and Kilcash. It's a single dome rather than a range — 721m at the summit, with views across the Suir valley, the Comeraghs, and on a clear day all the way to the Galtees.
From Clonmel: 25 minutes by car east on the N24.
The riding
Slievenamon has a well-signed walking and forest-track network on the lower slopes around Kilcash and Kilkieran. The main forest road climbs from the south-west side and gives you a long, steady ascent of fire road that's rideable by most fit trail riders.
It's not technical riding in the way the Comeraghs are. Slievenamon is a great option for a shorter session — a quick lap before tea, an easier ride with a less-experienced friend, or a recovery day when the higher mountains feel like too much.
The summit is rideable in dry weather. Coming back down on the fire road is genuinely fast.
Conditions
Lower and slightly drier than the Comeraghs. Rideable most of the year. The fire road network is well-drained and stays in good shape through autumn.
Getting in
From Clonmel: east on N24 toward Carrick-on-Suir. Kilcash and Ballypatrick are the usual approach villages. The signed Slievenamon walking trail head has parking; the forest road network is accessible from multiple Coillte entries.