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The Dartry Mountains (Irish: Sléibhte Dhartraí) are a mountain range in the north west of Ireland, in the north of counties Sligo and Leitrim. They lie between Lough Melvin, Lough Gill and Lough MacNean. The highest point is Truskmore at 647 metres (2,123 ft).
Benbulbin, and the Dartry Mountains as a whole, are composed of limestones on top of mudstones. These rocks formed in the area approximately 345-330 million years ago in the Viséan Stage of the Carboniferous Period. The environment was a shallow sea.
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The mountain is most notable for its cliffs as well as the pinnacles which are located on the eastern and northern sides, such as Eagle's Rock and The Hag’s Leap. Tievebaun is the third-highest mountain in the Dartry Mountains range, and ranks as the 254th highest mountain in Ireland.
English: 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.
Mar 6, 2019 · The Cliffs of Annacuna, Dartry Mountains, Co Sligo, is home to some very interesting geological features. Michael Guilfoyle. Wed Mar 6 2019 - 01:00. I came to walk Ben Bulben out of Luke's...
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Apr 10, 2019 · Hike to Ireland's highest inland cliffs in Sligo's Dartry Mountains. Walk for the Weekend: Cliffs of Annacuna near Ben Bulben. Michael Guilfoyle. Wed Apr 10 2019 - 01:00. I came to walk Ben...
It is part of the Dartry Mountains and is formed from limestone rock laid down in a shallow tropical sea some 320 million years ago. The distinct shape of Benbulbin, sculpted over time by glacial erosion, is recognized as a testament to the geological history of Ireland.
