Curlew Mountains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Curlew Mountains |
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The Curlew Pass
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 259 m (850 ft) |
| Prominence | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | County Roscommon, Republic of Ireland |
| Parent range | Curlew Mountains |
Situated between Boyle and Castlebaldwin, the Curlew Mountains (Irish: An Corrshliabh) are in northeastern Connacht.
Toponymy
The assignation of the name Curlew to the mountains may not relate the Curlew bird, but rather to the Irish: corrshliabh which means "steep-sided pointed mountatins".
Geography
Geologically, the Curlew Mountains are made of Devonian sandstone and conglomerate that is harder than the surrounding Carboniferous limestone, hence their appearance as an upland feature.
History
The Battle of Curlew Pass, in which Irish forces led by Red Hugh O'Donnell defeated an English army of about 2000 was fought here on 15 August 1599.
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