Geography in Ireland

Mountains

A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohil (Irish: Corrán Tuathail) in County Kerry, which is 1,041 m. The River Shannon, at 386 km is the longest river in Ireland. The island's lush vegetation, a product of its mild climate and frequent rainfall, earns it the sobriquet "Emerald Isle". The island's area is 84,412 km². 

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Regions

The regions of North Galway and East Mayo have the highest incidents of recorded lightning annually (5 to 10 days per year). Munster in the south records the least snow with Ulster in the north more prone to snow. Inland areas are warmer in summer and colder in winter – there are usually around 40 days of below freezing temperatures at inland weather stations, but only 10 days at coastal stations.

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