Derrynasaggart Mountains Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Derrynasaggart Mountains . Placenames Database of Ireland.
  2. Web site: The Paps East . MountainViews.ie.
  3. Web site: Caherbarnagh . MountainViews.ie.
  4. Web site: Mullaghanish . MountainViews.ie.