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Mweelrea Maol Réidh
Mweelrea over Killary Harbour
Elevation	814 m (2,670 ft)
Location	County Mayo,  Ireland
Prominence	778 m
Topo map	OSi Discovery 37
OSI/OSNI grid reference	L789668
Listing	Marilyn, Hewitt
Translation	smooth bald hill (Irish)
Pronunciation	English: /mwiːlˈreɪ/

Mweelrea (from the Irish: Cnoc Maol Réidh meaning "smooth bald hill")^[1] is a mountain in the west of Ireland, and the highest point in County Mayo and in Connacht. It rises 814 metres (2,670 feet) above sea level in the south-western corner of County Mayo. The mountain overlooks Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord.

Mweelrea is relatively easy for novice climbers to negotiate, and provides some stunning views of the surrounding area, including views of County Galway and Mayo, and the Atlantic Ocean.

[edit] References

1. ^ Placenames Database of Ireland

v • d • e Highest mountains of Ireland (by province) Munster Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) - 1,038 m (3,406 ft) Leinster Lugnaquilla (Log na Coille) - 925 m (3,035 ft) Ulster Slieve Donard (Sliabh Dónairt) - 849 m (2,786 ft) Connacht Mweelrea (Maol Réidh) - 814 m (2,670 ft) List of mountains in Ireland

Coordinates: 53°38′10″N 9°49′52″W / 53.636°N 9.831°W / 53.636; -9.831

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