Mweelrea
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| Mweelrea | |
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| Cnoc Maol Réidh | |
 Mweelrea over Killary Harbour |
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| Elevation | 814 m (2,671 ft) |
| Prominence | 778 m (2,552 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt |
| Translation | smooth bald hill (Irish) |
| Pronunciation | English: /mwiːlˈreɪ/ |
| Location | |
| Location | County Mayo, Republic of Ireland |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 37 |
| OSI/OSNI grid | L789668 |
Mweelrea (/mwiːlreː/; from Irish: Cnoc Maol Réidh meaning "smooth bald hill")[1] is a mountain in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. With a height of 814 metres (2,670 feet), it is the highest point in County Mayo, the highest point in the province of Connacht and the 34th highest in Ireland. The mountain overlooks Killary Harbour.
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.
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Coordinates: 53°38′10″N 9°49′52″W / 53.636°N 9.831°W
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