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]
Seefin | |
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Suí Finn | |
![]() ![]() Seefin County Limerick, Republic of Ireland | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
Listing | Marilyn |
Coordinates | 52.313°N 8.521°W / 52.313; -8.521 |
Naming | |
English translation | Seat of Fionn |
Language of name | Irish |
Geography | |
Location | County Limerick, Republic of Ireland |
Parent range | Ballyhoura Mountains |
OSI/OSNI grid | R644180 |
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.
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