Dartry Mountains
This article is about the mountains in Sligo. For the area in Dublin, see Dartry.
| Dartry Mountains | |
|---|---|
 Long Dyke with the Dartry Mountains | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Truskmore |
| Elevation | 647 m (2,123 ft) |
| 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
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.
Coordinates: 54°20′N 8°25′W / 54.333°N 8.417°W
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| Achill Island |  | |
| Dartry Mountains | ||
| Maumturks | ||
| Nephin Range | ||
| Ox Mountains | ||
| Partry Mountains | ||
| Sheeffry Range | ||
| Twelve Bens | ||
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