Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird, Drumcliff

Name: Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird
Address: Drumcliff, Ireland

#4 among attractions in Drumcliff

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Waterfall

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Sruth an Aghaidh an Aird is Ireland’s highest waterfall located on the Dartry Mountains in County Sligo in the northwest of Ireland. Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird is an Irish language name meaning "the stream that flows backwards") The waterfall is unusual in having no official English name. ()

Height: 492 ftCoordinates: 54°20'48"N, 8°23'60"W

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Drumcliff Ireland

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Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sligo Abbey, Glencar Lough, Truskmore, Sligo County Museum.

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1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Museum
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Museum, Art museum
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Lush mountain peak with hiking trails
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
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Archaeological site
Magheraghanrush Court Tomb
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