Shehy Mountains
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.
| Shehy Mountains | |
|---|---|
Shehy Mountains as seen from Gougane Barra | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Knockboy |
| Elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51°48′8″N 9°26′40″W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Cnoic na Seithe (Irish) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| Counties | Cork and Kerry |
| Range coordinates | 51°52′0″N 9°26′34″W |
| Borders on | Caha Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Devonian |
| Type of rock | Old Red Sandstone |
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