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The Vee

2🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 647 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~372 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 372 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1915

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~297 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 4.1 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 297 m
CAPE: 160
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~358 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 358 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~851 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 851 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

From the top of 'Sugarloaf' mountain. there is also a take off area a little below the top if the wind is too stiff on top.

About this site

The Vee is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Cahir. Takeoff elevation is 647 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.