Nephin

Nephin
Néifinn
Nephin with Lough Conn
Highest point
Elevation806 m (2,644 ft)
Prominence778 m (2,552 ft)
ListingP600, Marilyn, Hewitt
Coordinates54°00′43″N 9°22′05″W / 54.012°N 9.368°W / 54.012; -9.368
Geography
Nephin is located in island of Ireland
Nephin
Nephin
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Mayo, Ireland
OSI/OSNI gridG103079

Nephin or Nefin[1][2] (Irish: Néifinn), at 806 metres (2646 ft), is the highest standalone mountain in Ireland and the second-highest peak in Connacht (after Mweelrea). It is to the west of Lough Conn in County Mayo. Néifinn is variously translated as meaning 'heavenly', 'sanctuary', or "Finn's Heaven".

  1. ^ M'Parlan, J.; Dublin Society (1802). Statistical Survey of the County of Mayo: With Observations on the Means of Improvement : Drawn Up in the Year 1801, for the Consideration, and Under the Direction of the Dublin Society. Goldsmiths'-Kress library of economic literature. Graisberry and Campbell.
  2. ^ Hyde, D. (1971). The Love Songs of Connacht: Being the Fourth Chapter of the Songs of Connacht. Irish University Press. ISBN 978-0-7165-1329-2.