In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Macgillycuddys Reeks like this:

Macgillycuddy's Reeks, mountain group, bar. Dunkerrin, S. co. Kerry, 6 miles SW. of Killarney; contains Carrantuohill (3414 ft.), the loftiest summit in Ireland.

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Macgillycuddys Reeks, in and County Kerry | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/29753

Date accessed: 08th April 2026


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