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Derrynasaggart Mountains

The Derrynasaggart Mountains, also spelled as Derry Na Saggart are on the border of counties Cork and Kerry, in the province of Munster, Ireland. They surround the Clydagh River valley. The highest peaks are the Paps of Anu at 694 metres (2,277 ft) above sea level, followed by Caherbarnagh, and Mullaghanish. Other mountains and hills include Knocknabro, Claragh Mountain and Knockbwee. Surrounding villages are Ballyvourney, Millstreet and Rathmore.

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Derrynasaggart Mountains
Irish: Sliabh Doire na Sagart
Highest point
PeakPaps of Anu
Elevation694 m (2,277 ft)
Coordinates51°59′N 9°14′W / 51.983°N 9.233°W / 51.983; -9.233
Geography
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Country
Ireland
Munster

The Derrynasaggart Mountains, also spelled as Derry Na Saggart1 (Irish: Cnoic Dhoire na Sagart, "hills of the priests' oak-grove")2 are on the border of counties Cork and Kerry, in the province of Munster, Ireland. They surround the Clydagh River valley. The highest peaks are the Paps of Anu at 694 metres (2,277 ft) above sea level,3 followed by Caherbarnagh (681 m),4 and Mullaghanish (649 m).5 Other mountains and hills include Knocknabro (592 m), Claragh Mountain (452 m) and Knockbwee (461 m). Surrounding villages are Ballyvourney, Millstreet and Rathmore.

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References

  1. "Winter Solstice celebrations will remember Johnny". Kerryman. 20 December 2023.
  2. "Derrynasaggart Mountains". Placenames Database of Ireland.
  3. "The Paps East". MountainViews.ie.
  4. "Caherbarnagh". MountainViews.ie.
  5. "Mullaghanish". MountainViews.ie.