Glencar waterfall
Glencar waterfall is a waterfall in County Leitrim, Connacht. Glencar waterfall is situated nearby to the islet Glencar Island, as well as near the peak Dooneen South.Photo: Dieglop, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Waterfall
- Description: waterfall in Ireland
- Also known as: “Glencar Waterfall”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird and Truskmore.
Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird
Waterfall
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird, is Ireland’s highest waterfall, with a height of 150 metres. It is in the Dartry Mountains in the north-west of Ireland, marking part of the border between County Sligo and County Leitrim. Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird is situated 2 km northwest of Glencar waterfall.
Truskmore
Peak
Photo: NTF30, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Truskmore is a mountain with a height of 647 metres on the border of County Sligo and County Leitrim in Ireland. It is the highest summit in the Dartry Mountains and the highest in Sligo. Truskmore is situated 4 km north of Glencar waterfall.
Truskmore SE Cairn
Peak
Photo: NTF30, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Truskmore South-East Cairn is the highest point in Leitrim at 631 m above sea level. It is part of Truskmore mountain and is located approximately 0.45 km southeast of the mountain's summit, which is 16 m higher and located in County Sligo. Truskmore SE Cairn is situated 3½ km north of Glencar waterfall.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rathcormack and Fivemilebourne.
Rathcormack
Locality
Photo: Brian Herrity, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rathcormack or Rathcormac is a village in County Sligo, Ireland. It is 6 km north of Sligo town on the N15 road between Benbulbin mountain and the sea. Rathcormack is situated 7 km west of Glencar waterfall.
Fivemilebourne
Locality
Fivemilebourne is a populated area of County Leitrim, Ireland. It lies within the civil parish of Drumlease and the historic barony of Drumahaire. Fivemilebourne is situated 8 km south of Glencar waterfall.
Ballaghnatrillick
Locality
Photo: Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Ballaghnatrillick, locally Ballintrillick, is a village in County Sligo, Ireland. Local attractions include the three stones. It also has a church dedicated to St Brigid. Ballaghnatrillick is situated 9 km north of Glencar waterfall.
Glencar waterfall
- Category: body of water
- Location: County Leitrim, Connacht, Northwest Ireland and Lakelands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
54.34052° or 54° 20′ 26″ northLongitude
-8.36769° or 8° 22′ 4″ westHeight
15 metres (49 feet)Open location code
9C6H8JRJ+6WOpenStreetMap ID
node 1590174636OpenStreetMap feature
waterway=waterfallWikidata ID
Q126025998
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In Other Languages
“Glencar waterfall” goes by many names.
- Irish: “Gleann an Chairthe Eas”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Glencar Island and Glencar Lough Viewpoint.
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