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The Paps

20⛔ Not flyable

Ireland · Takeoff 682 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0210

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~33 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h), con precipitación 14.8 mm.

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 33 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0365

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~506 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 506 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0450

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~17 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 17 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~169 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 169 m
CAPE: 100
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.