Dartry Mountains
Dartry Mountains | |
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![]() Long Dyke with the Dartry Mountains | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Truskmore |
Elevation | 647 m (2,123 ft) |
Coordinates | 54°20′N 8°25′W / 54.333°N 8.417°WCoordinates: 54°20′N 8°25′W / 54.333°N 8.417°W |
Geography | |
Country | Republic of Ireland |
Provinces of Ireland | Connacht |
The Dartry Mountains are a range in the north west of Ireland. They are situated mainly on the border of County Sligo and County Leitrim.
Etymology
The name is from the former tribe/kingdom name Dartraige.
Geography
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Dartry Mountains, Sligo
The range is a large dissected limestone plateau with several named peaks such as Benbulben, Benwhiskin and Truskmore. Glaciation has carved the distinctive shapes of this mountain range.
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