Seefin [Sui Finn]

About Seefin [Sui Finn]

Rising above Manor Kilbride, this northern Wicklow peak is defined by its remarkable Neolithic passage tomb. The summit offers a windswept, historical perspective over the Blessington Lakes to the west and the massive Kippure mast to the east. It’s an accessible, grassy climb that rewards visitors with deep archaeological resonance and far-reaching views.

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• •The name derives from the Irish 'Suí Finn', meaning 'Finn’s Seat', a reference to the legendary giant and hunter-warrior Finn MacCumhaill who was said to rest here.
• •The summit is crowned by a significant Neolithic passage tomb dating back roughly 5,000 years; remarkably, the entrance remains open, allowing visitors to view the stone-lined passageway and central chamber.
• •To the west, the hill provides one of the best vantage points for the Poulaphouca Reservoir, while the view east is dominated by the 127-metre-high television transmitter atop neighbouring Kippure.
• •It is frequently paired with the higher Seefingan to the northeast, though the boggy ground in the 'col' between them can be notoriously energy-sapping after heavy rain.
• •While the name implies a comfortable place for Finn MacCumhaill to sit, anyone caught in a typical Wicklow south-westerly at the summit will find it a remarkably drafty place for a rest.