Nephin
Nephin or Nefin (Irish: Néifinn), at 806 metres (2646 ft), is the highest standalone mountain in Ireland and the second-highest peak in Connacht (after Mweelrea), Ireland. It is to the west of Lough Conn in County Mayo. Néifinn is variously translated as meaning 'heavenly', 'sanctuary', or "Finn's Heaven".
Nephin | |
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Néifinn | |
Nephin with Lough Conn | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 806 m (2,644 ft) |
Prominence | 778 m (2,552 ft) |
Listing | P600, Marilyn, Hewitt |
Coordinates | 54.012°N 9.368°W |
Geography | |
Nephin Location in Ireland | |
Location | County Mayo, Republic of Ireland |
OSI/OSNI grid | G103079 |
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