Benbo [Beanna Bo]

About Benbo [Beanna Bo]

Rising prominently above the village of Lurganboy in County Leitrim, this isolated Marilyn offers a rugged, often boggy ascent. Though modest in height, its detached position provides clear, unobstructed views across the Bonet Valley toward the distinctive plateau of Benbulbin and the shimmering waters of Lough Gill to the west.

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• •The name Beanna Bo is derived from the Irish Beanna Bó, meaning 'Peaks of the Cows', likely referencing the historical use of the upland for summer cattle grazing.
• •During the 18th century, the hill was a site of industrial activity, with several mineshafts sunk into its slopes for the extraction of lead and silver.
• •From the summit, the view south-east overlooks the deep glaciated valley of the River Bonet, with the craggy profiles of the Iron Mountains visible on the horizon.
• •Despite its modest stature, the hill's classification as a Marilyn indicates a significant drop on all sides, making it appear far more imposing from the streets of nearby Manorhamilton than the map suggests.