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2024-03-28T12:33:45+00:00text/html2014-11-23T23:03:55+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.317804 -8.432216G7141 : Sligo: A View from Cope's Mountain Path
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A view from the path that goes part of the way to Cope’s Mountain. Looking Northwest a section of the N16 road that leads from Sligo to Enniskillen is visible. In the background and looking across the Drumcliff Valley, is the Kings Mountain [[[2066640]]] [[[2063488]]] and its gullies [[[2058923]]] Always remember that in most cases you are walking over someone's land. So don't forget to always ask permission from the landowner before beginning. Photo taken from elevation: 135 metres (442 feet) Discovery Series Map 16.text/html2014-11-23T22:27:45+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.316046 -8.428925G7240 : Sligo: Cope's Mountain. Part Of Track To Summit
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A section of the path that goes part of the way to Cope’s Mountain. The views from the path are spectacular. [[[2569495]]] [[[2573208]]] [[[2570506]]] Always remember that in most cases you are walking over someone's land. So don't forget to always ask permission from the landowner before beginning. Photo taken from elevation: 135 metres (442 feet) Discovery Series Map 16text/html2014-11-08T22:13:11+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.416850 -8.257936G8352 : Leitrim: Arroo Mountain
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Arroo Mountain lies in the northernmost part of the Dartry mountain range. From the summit triangulation pillar looking north you have views of Donegal Bay, Saint John’s Point, Slieve League, [[[2643463]]] Blue Stack Mountains, [[[1069374]]] Bundoran, Ballyshannon and Kinlough. To the west is Truskmore Mountain, [[[1038395]]] the highest peak of the Dartry range and also the highest point in Sligo and Leitrim. Tievebaun Mountain, Crockauns Mountain, [[[2576591]]] Keelogyboy, [[[2629574]]] Hangman’s Hill can also be seen. To the east is Lough Melvin and Northern Ireland. Always remember that in most cases you are walking over someone's land. So don't forget to always ask permission from the landowner before beginning. Photo taken from elevation: 523 metres (1716 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-10-14T22:40:35+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.160997 -5.914623J3625 : Co Down: Chimney Rock Mountain Air Crash
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On the 10 April 1944 at 14:45hrs three B26 Marauders from the USAAF took off from Toome airfield on a gunnery training mission. Approximately three quarters of an hour later at 15:30hrs the aircraft were two to three mile east of Kilkeel. The left wingman flying aircraft No.41-18150, piloted by Second Lt. Howell C. Osborne Jr. in an attempt to get over the Mourne Mountains flew into a cloud bank and crashed into the side of Chimney Rock Mountain, all five airmen were killed in the crash. As reported in a similar situation in Donegal Urris Hills Air Crash [[[1046694]]] when six young airmen were killed:
It almost seems an obscenity that such a peaceful and beautiful place, six young airmen disorientated by thick fog and struggling to recognise a familiar landmark in unfamiliar terrain should die in such tragic circumstances.
"Courtesy of the Derry Journal"
More information can be obtained by logging onto: http://www.chimneyrockb26crash.com Photo taken from elevation: 600 metres (1967 feet) Discoverer Series Map No.29text/html2011-10-11T23:32:55+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.650664 -8.704366G5478 : Donegal: Slieve League. One Man's Pass
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The narrow path leading to the summit [[[2643303]]] is a knife-like ridge of rock named “One Man’s Pass” The ridge of rock which is typically formed when two glaciers erode parallel U-shaped valleys. The path is a thin ridge of rock 284 metres (932 feet) long that is left separating the two valleys.
Photo taken from elevation: 558 metres (1832 feet) Discovery Series Map No.10text/html2011-10-11T22:04:57+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.651313 -8.706965G5478 : Donegal: Slieve League Summit Triangulation Pillar
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“Sliabh Liag” is the Irish name for Slieve League, meaning “Mountain of the flagstones” The quartzite on the mountain was split into flagstones and was used for flooring and roof tiles. The mountain and surrounding area is famous for its spectacular cliffs, descending straight from the summit to the sea. From the summit, views can be seen across Donegal Bay of the Dartry Mountain, Ox Mountains and the Nephin Mountains. The narrow path leading to the summit, is a knife-like ridge of rock named “One Man’s Pass” [[[2643463]]]
Photo taken from elevation: 595 metres (1952 feet) Discovery Series Map No.10text/html2011-10-04T23:54:56+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.310882 -8.356477G7640 : Sligo: Crockauns Minor. Sheep Grazing In the Setting Sun
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Sheep grazing on the green slopes of Crockauns Minor, in the autumn evening sunshine.
Photo taken from elevation: 214 metres (802 feet) of Crockauns Minor. Elevation: 374 metres (374 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-10-04T22:44:06+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.310945 -8.365343G7640 : Sligo: Crockauns Foothills. A Hungry Fox
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A fox searching for something to eat on the rugged slopes of Crockauns Mountain.
Photo taken from elevation: 244 metres (802 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-10-04T22:09:12+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.306134 -8.384518G7539 : Sligo: Road to Water Works
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Fenced road to water works with Edenbaun, part of the Dartry Mountain Range in the background. Photo taken from elevation: 217 metres (712 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-10-02T23:55:19+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.301480 -8.339715G7739 : Leitrim: Keelogyboy Mountain. Boundary Wall
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Once a boundary wall but time and weather have taken their toll.
Always remember that in most cases you are walking over somebody's land. So don't forget to always ask permission from the landowner before beginning. Photo taken from elevation: 414 metres (1357 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-10-02T22:41:18+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.301607 -8.348778G7739 : Leitrim: Keelogyboy Mountain. Lough Sramore
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The lough lies in a col that straddles the boundary line of County Sligo and County Leitrim. The fence coming down to the waters edge denotes the boundary, Sligo on the right and Leitrim on the left. Always remember that in most cases you are walking over somebody's land. So don't forget to always ask permission from the landowner before beginning. Photo taken from elevation: 388 metres (1272 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-09-28T23:54:33+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.306881 -8.335719G7839 : Leitrim: Hangman's Hill Summit
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To the left are the foothills of Crockauns Minor (374 metres 1227 feet) on the right Truskmore and its RTE communications mast [[[1038395]]] and in the centre, the Glencar Valley and Lough. From Hangman’s Hill great views of the Keelogyboy Mountain and the Kings Mountain. [[[2066640]]] Always remember that in most cases you are walking over somebody's land. So don't forget to always ask permission from the landowner before beginning. Photo taken from elevation: 400 metres (1312 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-09-26T23:53:22+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.307638 -8.356803G7639 : Sligo: Once a Home
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Situated at the end of a track, beside a small stream, in the shelter of Crockauns Minor, a rocky outcrop of the Dartry Mountain and almost on the boundary line of Sligo and Leitrim.
Always remember that in most cases you are walking over somebody's land. So don't forget to always ask permission from the landowner before beginning. Photo taken from elevation: 242 metres (794 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-09-24T23:43:20+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.317175 -8.370069G7540 : Leitrim: Crockauns Summit Cairn
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Crockauns is part of the Dartry Mountain range. In 2005 the area including Cope’s Mountain, Hangman’s Hill and Keelogyboy was declared a Natural Heritage Area, many types of activity including commercial recreational is restricted. In the background is the Glencar Valley and Lough, on the horizon Truskmore Mountain.
Always remember that in most cases you are walking over somebody's land. So don't forget to always ask permission from the landowner before beginning. Photo taken from elevation: 463 metres (1519 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16text/html2011-08-29T23:53:48+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/31014Michael Murtagh54.311850 -8.360250G7640 : Sligo: Crockauns Mountain. Mass Rock
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Mass Rock with a statue of the Blessed Virgin and plaque. Please see: [[[2576591]]] Photo taken from elevation: 314 metres (1030 feet) Discovery Series Map No.16