Shehy Mountains

Shehy Mountains
Shehy Mountains as seen from Gougane Barra
Highest point
PeakKnockboy
Elevation706 m (2,316 ft)
Coordinates51°48′8″N 9°26′40″W / 51.80222°N 9.44444°W / 51.80222; -9.44444
Naming
Native nameCnoic na Seithe (Irish)
Geography
CountryIreland
ProvinceMunster
CountiesCork and Kerry
Range coordinates51°52′0″N 9°26′34″W / 51.86667°N 9.44278°W / 51.86667; -9.44278
Borders onCaha Mountains
Geology
Age of rockDevonian
Type of rockOld Red Sandstone

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]

  1. ^ Book (eISB), electronic Irish Statute. "electronic Irish Statute Book (eISB)". www.irishstatutebook.ie.