Maumtrasna Explained

Maumtrasna
Other Name:Mám Trasna
Translation:the pass across
Language:Irish
Elevation M:682
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:607
Listing:P600, Marilyn, Hewitt
Location:County Mayo, Ireland
Range:Partry Mountains
Coordinates:53.612°N -9.57°W
Map:island of Ireland
Map Relief:yes
Grid Ref Ireland:L961637

Maumtrasna, historically Formnamore (Irish: Formna Mór, 'the great shoulder'),[2] is the highest of the Partry Mountains in south County Mayo, Ireland, rising to 682m (2,238feet) above sea level.[1] The summit is broad and flat with several ridges running off it, including Skeltia (An Scoltach), Benwee (Binn Bhuí), Buckaun (An Bocán)[2] and Binnaw (Binn Fheá).[3] The peak of Knocklaur (Cnoc Láir, 'middle hill') stands on the ridge between Maumtrasna and Devilsmother mountains.[4]

The name 'Maumtrasna' comes from Mám Trasna, meaning "the pass across", and originally meant the hill pass on the road between Lough Nafooey and Lough Mask.[2] The townland of Maumtrasna is on the south bank of the Srahnalong river. The townland was the location of the infamous Maumtrasna murders in 1882.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maumtrasna 682m . MountainViews.ie.
  2. Web site: Irish Landscape Names. MountainViews.ie. Paul Tempan. 2019.
  3. Web site: Binnaw . Placenames Database of Ireland.
  4. Web site: Knocklaur 518m . MountainViews.ie.