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The Paps

20🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 682 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~256 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 256 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-08-198

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~182 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 8.3 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 182 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~465 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 465 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~942 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 942 m
CAPE: 170
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off from either of the two peaks For southwest launch, go 1km south of the peaks.

About this site

The Paps is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Millstreet. Takeoff elevation is 682 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.