Derrynasaggart Mountains | |
Other Name: | Irish: Sliabh Doire na Sagart |
Country: | Republic of Ireland |
Region: | Munster |
Region Type: | Provinces of Ireland |
Highest: | Paps of Anu |
Elevation M: | 694 |
Coordinates: | 51.9833°N -23°W |
The Derrynasaggart Mountains (Irish: Cnoic Dhoire na Sagart, "hills of the priests' oak-grove")[1] 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 694m (2,277feet) above sea level,[2] followed by Caherbarnagh (681 m),[3] and Mullaghanish (649 m).[4] Other mountains and hills include Knocknabro (592 m), Claragh Mountain (452 m) and Knockbwee (461 m). Surrounding villages are Ballyvourney, Millstreet and Rathmore.