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Maximum height for area: 806 metres, Summits in area: 38, Maximum prominence for area: 778 metres, OSI/LPS Maps: 22, 23, 24, 30, 31 For all tops
Highest summit: Nephin, 806m
NephinMountainNéifinn A name in Irish (Ir. Néifinn [OSI], poss. 'sanctuary' [PDT])MayoCountyIn Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam Lists
Height:806mOS 1:50k Mapsheet: 23/31Grid Reference: G10347 07975This summit has been logged as climbed by 200 members I have climbed this summit: NO (You need to be a logged-in member to change this.)
Nephin is a problematic name and few sources venture an interpretation. It is mentioned as one of the twelve great mountains of Ireland in Cath Maige Tuired (The Second Battle of Moyturra), where it is called Nemthenn. This is suggestive of nemeton, a
Nephin is the highest mountain in the North Mayo area and the 36th highest in Ireland. Nephin is the second highest point in county Mayo. Trackback: http://mountainviews.ie/summit/36/
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