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Partry/Joyce Country Area Printable format Maximum height for area: 682 metres Summits in area: 16 OS Map(s): 37, 38 for all tops Set Area Map On     Devilsmother Mountain Galway/ Mayo County Binn Gharbh A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Binn Gharbh [TR], 'rough peak') Height: 645 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 37 for top Grid Ref: L916 624 Latitude: 53.600399 Longitude: -9.638164 ITM: 491573 762419 Prominence: 280m   Isolation: 1.9km An anglicised form of Binn Gharbh is found in some sources, e.g. Ben Garrif on Bald's map of Co. Mayo (1830) and Bengoriff on the map accompanying Knox's "The history of the County of Mayo" (1908). The Discovery map has Magairlí an Deamhain, 'the demon’s testicles', as the Irish name. This, however, appears originally to be the name of a knobbly ridge located north of the summit (see Devilsmother North Top), whereas Binn Gharbh applies to the hill as a whole. The English name Devilsmother appears to have some relationship with Magairlí an Deamhain, either being a euphemistic false translation or deriving from a variant name. The Caoránach, the female demon of Irish mythology, whom St. Patrick banishes to Lough Derg, is also known as the Devil's Mother, though there is no evidence to support a connection with this hill. For a road walk in Glannagevlagh, see Walking in Connemara, 8.1. Devilsmother is the second highest mountain in the Partry/Joyce Country area and the 202nd highest in Ireland. Devilsmother is the most westerly summit in the Partry/Joyce Country area. Our data has reached 49% of the goal for this summit. (Details)     COMMENTS for Devilsmother Page 1 of 1 Expand pics.   by eoin  4 Mar 2003 A typical Connemara mountain - the route we chose started just along the side of the road on the way to Westport out of Leenane. We climbed roughtly 1/3 of the way from the eastern end of the mountain about 200m to the right of the large gully as you look at the mountain. There is no path, trail or hint of the best route so we accessed the field via a farm gate. Crossing 50m of field we went basically straight up for 600m to the ridgeline. It is a steep grassy slope, wet in spots but not exposed. Once on the ridge it is an easy stroll to the main summit on the western end overlooking Killary Harbour and Leenane. The views of the Twelve Bens, Mweelrea and other ridges are excellent. Just to the north of the summit a second small cairn marks the point where you descent following the slow eastward sweep back down to the road and a cluster of houses and farm buildings. A short walk along the road back to the start. The photo shows the Devil's Mother, looking East from the ridge we followed down, you will note the 45-50 degree slope we climbed viewed in profile. (Comment Rating 3.67) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: A view from Devilsmother to Killary Harbour and the ascent route Expand pics. by Himiwack  31 May 2009 Climbed Devilsmother on 2007-06-03. Was a beautifull sunny sunday. Started the walk on the east end of Killary Harbour by the last pub in county Galway. There is no path to climb but it´s easy to find a way to the ridge. Followed the ridge which is the Mayo/Galway border in southeast direction. Then turned the direction to east and climbed the last steep ascent to the summit of Devilsmother. Here are brilliant views to Killary Harbour, Mweelrea and Maamturk Mountains. Back on the ascent way. The walk takes about 3,5 houres. (Comment Rating 3.67) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average Picture: Killary Fjord Panorama From Devilsmother Expand pics.   Great mountain, excellent views by ahendroff  11 Jul 2010 This is an mountain with excellent views from its summit (see photo), so best to leave for a clear day. It can be climbed as a short there-and-back, or linked in with Maumtrasna as a longer walk. I opted for the latter, as it was a glorious May day and I felt energised after doing the Sheffry hills the day before. If you haven't done this summit before, plan it now! You won't regret it ... (Comment Rating 3.50) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average by Dan  15 Oct 2004 Walked to this peak by crossing the ridge from Maghairli an Deamhain. This is a nice easy walk and takes about half an hour. This mountain is really worth the effort on a nice day because the views of the twelve bens and the mweelrea mountains are fantastic. (Comment Rating 2.00) Your Score: Very useful <<  >>Average (End of comment section for Devilsmother. Recent comments about other mountains below.) RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 5 .. 41 Next page >> Summit Comment Sugarloaf Hill: A short sharp shock... exaisle 7 hours ago. I thought this was a short but punishing climb although I'm not as fit as I should be. 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