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Seefin (Ballyhoura Mountains)

Coordinates: 52°18′47″N 8°31′16″W / 52.313°N 8.521°W / 52.313; -8.521
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Seefin
Suí Finn
Highest point
Elevation528 m (1,732 ft)
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates52°18′47″N 8°31′16″W / 52.313°N 8.521°W / 52.313; -8.521
Naming
English translationSeat of Fionn
Language of nameIrish
Geography
LocationCounty Limerick,
Republic of Ireland
Parent rangeBallyhoura Mountains
OSI/OSNI gridR644180

Seefin (Irish: Suí Finn) is a mountain near the southern border of County Limerick, Ireland. At 528m (1,732 ft) it is the highest point and the second most northerly summit in the Ballyhoura Mountains and the 396th highest in Ireland. Latitude: 52.313847 Longitude: -8.522738.[1]

Name

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The name Suí Finn translates as the Seat of Fionn (Mac Cumhaill). It is so named because, according to tradition, Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fianna stopped here in their travels around the country.

References

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  1. ^ "Ballyhoura Mountains - Seefin Mountain". Mountain Views. Retrieved 28 June 2008.
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