Knockboy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Knockboy |
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| An Cnoc Buí | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
| Prominence | 685 m (2,247 ft) |
| Listing | County top (Cork), P600, Marilyn, Hewitt |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Yellow Mountain |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
 Knockboy
Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | Cork / Kerry, Ireland |
| Parent range | Shehy_Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | W005620 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 85 |
Knockboy is a mountain in Ireland. Its name in Irish is An Cnoc Buí, which means Yellow Mountain. It stands 706 metres (about 2,316 feet) tall. This mountain is special because it sits right on the border between County Cork and County Kerry.
Where is Knockboy?
Knockboy is the tallest mountain in the Shehy Mountains range. It is also the highest point in County Cork. The very top of the mountain, called the summit, is shared between County Cork and County Kerry. This makes Knockboy an important landmark for both counties. It is the 104th highest mountain in all of Ireland.
How Knockboy Was Formed
Knockboy mountain is made of a type of rock called sandstone. This sandstone was formed a very long time ago, during a period known as the Devonian period. Over millions of years, the land was pushed up to create mountain ranges.
Later, during the last ice age, huge sheets of ice called glaciers moved across the land. These glaciers slowly carved and shaped the mountains, giving Knockboy its look today.
