Slieve Croaghaun

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Slieve Croaghaun

mountain, Ireland

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Achill Island
…are the quartzite peaks of Slieve Croaghaun (2,182 feet [665 metres]) and Slieve More (2,201 feet [671 metres]). The landscape is dominated by wild moorlands and spectacular coastal scenery. Farming and fishing are vital to the economy. With its many beaches and fine cliffs, the island attracts a significant number…
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…are the quartzite peaks of Slieve Croaghaun (2,182 feet [665 metres]) and Slieve More (2,201 feet [671 metres]). The landscape is dominated by wild moorlands and spectacular coastal scenery. Farming and fishing are vital to the economy. With its many beaches and fine cliffs, the island attracts a significant number…
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