Benaughlin Mountain
| Benaughlin | |||
| Fermanagh | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Benaughlin Mountain (with Cuilcagh upper left) | |||
| Range: | Cuilcagh Mountains | ||
| Summit: | 1,224 feet H178315 54°13’54"N, 7°43’44"W | ||
Benaughlin Mountain is a mountain in the Cuilcagh Mountain range in Fermanagh. Its composition is mainly of sandstone, limestone and shale.
At its highest point, Benaughlin is 1,224 feet above sea level. A section of the Ulster Way passes around the side of the mountain, within 350 yards of the summit.
The name Benaughlin comes from the Irish language Binn Eachlabhra, which means "peak of the speaking horse". Legends tell of a large, white horse (An Chopail Bán) which would appear on the slopes of the mountain each year on the last Sunday of July, and talk to local people.[1]
The blanket bog which covers the mountain was used as a source of fuel for the landowners in the area who lived in the nearby stately home of Florence Court. A path known as the Donkey Trail meanders up the side of the mountain; this was the route used for bringing the peat down off the mountainside.
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References
- ↑ Lyle, Paul; Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (27 October 2010). Between Rocks and Hard Places: Discovering Ireland's Northern Landscapes. The Stationery Office. p. 7. https://books.google.com/books?id=k7PNQolZtF4C&pg=PA7&lpg=PA7&dq=benaughlin+%22white+horse%22&source=bl&ots=xyuRqZi2z-&sig=L__agi73z0uUy31QWUVh6tI705w&hl=en&sa=X&ei=VyoRUJj1IOev0QXr3IHIAg&ved=0CFIQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=benaughlin%20%22white%20horse%22&f=false.