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Barrclashcame
Barr Chlais Céim
Summit cairn, Barrclashcame, Sheeffry Hills (geograph 5609581).jpg
Cairn at the summit of Barrclashcame
Highest point
Elevation 772 m (2,533 ft)
Prominence 707 m (2,320 ft)
Listing P600, Hewitt, Marilyn
Naming
English translation top of Clais Céim
Language of name Irish
Geography
Barrclashcame is located in island of Ireland
Barrclashcame
Barrclashcame
Location in island of Ireland
Location County Mayo, Republic of Ireland
Parent range Sheeffry Hills
OSI/OSNI grid L849695

Barrclashcame is a tall mountain located in County Mayo, Ireland. It stands 772 meters (2,533 feet) high. Its name comes from the Irish language, Barr Chlais Céim, which means "top of Clais Céim".

Where is Barrclashcame Located?

Barrclashcame is found in a place called the townland of Clashcame. It is the very highest point in the Sheeffry Hills. These hills are a mountain range in County Mayo.

What is Around Barrclashcame?

Close to Barrclashcame, towards the northwest, you can find another peak. This peak is called Barrclashcame Northwest or Storikeennageer. It is 580 meters high. To the northeast, there is Tievummera, which is 762 meters tall.

The mountain also looks over some beautiful lakes and valleys. To the south and west, you can see Doo Lough, Glencullin, and Glenummera. These areas help separate Barrclashcame from other famous mountains. These include Mweelrea and Ben Gorm.

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