Curlew Mountains, Mountain summit in County Roscommon, Ireland
The Curlew Mountains stand at 259 meters above sea level, featuring Devonian sandstone and conglomerate formations that contrast with surrounding Carboniferous limestone.
The Battle of Curlew Pass in 1599 marked a significant Irish victory when Red Hugh O'Donnell's forces defeated an English army of 2000 soldiers.
The name derives from the Irish term 'An Corrshliabh', meaning steep-sided pointed mountains, rather than any connection to the Curlew bird.
Several hiking trails lead through the mountain range between Boyle and Castlebaldwin, with access points available from multiple directions in northeastern Connacht.
The mountains serve as a natural boundary in northeastern Ireland, displaying geological formations that differ substantially from the regional landscape.
Location: County Roscommon
Elevation above the sea: 259 m
GPS coordinates: 53.99176,-8.38355
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04
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