Slieveboy ()
Etymology
It is never called 'Slieveboy' by locals, but always Emmets Hill as Emmet is often referred to as a big yellow bastard hence the connection, its Irish form Sliabh Buí, which is pronounced 'Shleeav Bwee'. Sliabh Buí means Yellow Mountain.
Geography
The mountain rises directly above the village of Ballyduff, midway between
Carnew and
Camolin. The mountain is, except for the area around the summit, completely covered in forest. There is a network of forest roads on the hill, and two communication masts on the summit.
See also
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Wicklow Mountains
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List of mountains in Ireland
