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Shehy Mountains
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The Shehy Mountains (Cnoic na Seithe in Irish, meaning "Hills of the animal hides") are a range of low mountains situated on the border between County Cork and County Kerry, in Ireland.[1]
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Shehy Mountains | |
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![]() Shehy Mountains as seen from Gougane Barra | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Knockboy |
Elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
Coordinates | 51°48′8″N 9°26′40″W |
Naming | |
Native name | Cnoic na Seithe (Irish) |
Geography | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Munster |
Counties | Cork and Kerry |
Range coordinates | 51°52′0″N 9°26′34″W |
Borders on | Caha Mountains |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Devonian |
Type of rock | Old Red Sandstone |
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