Seltannasaggart

Seltannasaggart
Sailtean na Sagart
Corry Mountain

Seltannasaggart from the southwest
Highest point
Elevation 428 m (1,404 ft) [1]
Prominence 137 m (449 ft) [1]
Coordinates 54°7′21″N 8°8′36″W / 54.12250°N 8.14333°W / 54.12250; -8.14333Coordinates: 54°7′21″N 8°8′36″W / 54.12250°N 8.14333°W / 54.12250; -8.14333 [1]
Naming
Translation willow plantation of the priests (Irish)
Geography
Parent range Arigna Mountains
OSI/OSNI grid G908142

Seltannasaggart (from Irish: Sailtean na Sagart, meaning "willow plantation of the priests"),[2] also called Corry Mountain, is a low mountain near Lough Allen on the border of County Roscommon and County Leitrim in Ireland.

Geography

The mountain is the highest point of County Roscommon. It is part of the Arigna Mountains and rises to a height of 428 metres (1,404 ft).[1] On the southern slopes are the remains of a promontory fort and sweat houses.

Access to the summit

There is a wind farm and a quarry on the summit, which is easily accessible. The Miners Way trail passes over it.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Seltannasaggart". MountainViews.ie.
  2. ↑ Tempan, Paul. Irish Hill and Mountain Names. MountainViews.ie.
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