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Benbulbin or more correctly Ben Bulbin is a huge formation of shale and limestone which is believed to have been formed during the Ice Age 320 million years ago. It can be seen for miles around as it dominates the countryside a little north of Sligo.
Many a Celtic Legend had its beginnings on or around Benbulbin and when you see it and its stunning lines and curves, it's easy to see why it would inspire the storyteller.
If you feel inclined to climb Benbulbin, please choose the south face for your venture as it is far easier to climb than it is from the north face which is much steeper and tends to attract some blustery winds at times which can be extremely dangerous to any climber.At the foot of Benbulbin you will find the little town of Drumcliff which is recognised by the Church of Ireland and the famous Celtic Cross nearby. It is in the graveyard of the church that William Butler Yeats is believed to be buried, though this is sometimes a matter for conjecture as some would believe that he is actually interred in France.
Updated Nov 24, 2011
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Benbulben is known as Sligo's "Table Mountain" and was a big inspiration towards poet W B Yeats. It's much bigger than Knocknarea, and Wayne and I didn't climb it, but we still got a great view it from Rosse's Point.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
An icon, Bebbulben Mountain, is taller than Knocknarea and seems to loom up from everywhere you drive in the Sligo County area. We didn't hike to the top but others have to take in the amazing beautiful views you can see from its top.
Updated Nov 16, 2008
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This mountain is wonderful and is visible from all parts of Sligo. You will see this mountain from many angles as you drive along the N4 and N15 around the Sligo environs...
Written Jun 29, 2007
Ben Bulben dominates the town, you see it as you approach Sligo
Written Jun 22, 2004
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Make a trip to the famous Benbulben mountain.
The cliff-rimmed Benbulben is the main landmark near Sligo. The height of the flat-topped mountain is about 530 metres.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Write a ReviewMake a trip to the famous Benbulben mountain.The cliff-rimmed Benbulben is the main landmark near Sligo. The height of the flat-topped mountain is about 530...
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Q: If I want to travel from london to sligo by train but I do not know where to get train from if anyone the trip from sligo how did...
A: OK, first I want to make sure that you mean the Sligo in the Republic of Ireland, right? Without giving it much thought, I would think that you take the train from...
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Sligeach: Land of my Ancestors!
Hello all, welcome to my Sligo Homepage. Sligo is the land of my ancestors as far back as records go and then some! It is a wonderful county in the West of Ireland, framed by the Atlantic Ocean and...
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I went to Sligo in July of 2002 with my friend Wayne (VT username: conflictrealms). We travelled there by flying to Belfast in Northern Ireland, then got a train to Dublin, before continuing by train...
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I have a travelling friend who was born and bred in Co. Sligo in a small village called Collooney. He has lived in Australia for nearly twenty years now, but his family are all still in Ireland and so...
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In September 2001 I spent a few days in Sligo and the surrounding area. Sligo is the largest town in the northwest of Ireland (population 17.000). It is famous for the poet W. B. Yeats and has many...
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I arrived in Belfast from London, and then got a train to Dublin. From Dublin i got a train to Sligo. The train ride is 3 hours and if you plan to travel by train to sligo, dont expect luxury...
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