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Beann a' tSídheáin

Mountain / peak

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Beann - a grammatical form of Binn - peak Sidheán (an tSídheáin )- (of) fairy (Sí) mound Fairy here means "na daoine maithe"/ "good people" not type with wings! Much feared and respected in Ireland, they were usually referred to indirectly in placenames.
Beann a' tSídheáin is associated with local folklore involving the "good people" or fairies, reflecting deep-rooted Celtic traditions of reverence and fear for otherworldly beings. Its name suggests a cultural and spiritual significance tied to ancient beliefs in the supernatural, though specific geological or topographical details remain undocumented.

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