Cyril-Helnwein on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/cyril-helnwein/art/Slievenamon-aerial-62384881Cyril-Helnwein

Deviation Actions

Cyril-Helnwein's avatar

Slievenamon -aerial

Published:
3.1K Views

Description

Photo taken out the side window of a small 2-seater airplane.

Slievenamon, or in Irish Sliabh na mBan ("mountain of the women"), is a mountain in County Tipperary, Ireland. It stands at 2,365 ft. Situated at the western end of a range of low hills, Slievenamon is a striking conical mass, offering a dramatic view from the top over the counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford.

The mountain has its fair share of Irish legends. The mountain is said to have got its name from the ancient fairy women or Feimhin, who enchanted a warrior named Fionn mac Cumhaill and his followers. Another legend tells how Fionn decided to choose his bride from a group of women racing to the top to meet him sitting at the top of Slievenamon. The first to reach the summit was Gráinne, a figure who would become notorious in Irish folklore with her exploits with the hero Diarmuid.
Image size
900x600px 430.21 KB
© 2007 - 2024 Cyril-Helnwein
Comments11
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In