Maumtrasna

Maumtrasna
Mám Trasna
Maumtrasna Location in Ireland
Highest point
Elevation	682 m (2,238 ft)
Prominence	607
Naming
English translation	Mountain pass crossing
Language of name	Irish
Geography
Location	County Mayo, Ireland
OSI/OSNI grid	L961637

Maumtrasna (alternative spelling Maamtrasna) is the highest peak in the Partry Mountains in south County Mayo, Ireland. The Srahnalong River runs southwest from the peak to the westernmost shore of Lough Mask. The townland of Maumtrasna is on the south bank of the Srahnalong. The townland was the location of the infamous Maumtrasna murders in 1882.

Etymology

The name derives from its Irish name (Mám Trasna) which is roughly translated as the "Mountain pass crossing".

References

• Listing at mountainviews.ie

See also

• List of mountains in Ireland