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Place count in area: 5, OSI/LPS Maps: 32, 33, 39, 40, 46, 47
Highest place: Slieve Bawn, 262m Maximum height for area: 262 metres, Maximum prominence for area: 207 metres,
Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such.
Slieve BawnHillSliabh Bána A name in Irish(Ir. Sliabh Bána [logainm.ie], 'mountain of Badbgna')RoscommonCounty in Connacht Province, in Binnion List, Blue-grey greywacke & black argillite Bedrock
Height:262mOS 1:50k Mapsheet: 40Grid Reference: M95476 74312 Place visited by 55 members. Recently by: bryanmccabe, giboyle, mrmikelennon, Tomaquinas, magnumpig, Johnnylayne, peterturner, HelenBee, abcd, dregish, tonibm, Lauranna, Pinger, mountainmike, finkey86 I have visited this place: NO (You need to be a logged-in member to change this.)
6km NW of Lanesborough. The name has nothing to do with bán, 'white'. Bána is the modern form of Badbgna, name of a Fir Bolg chieftain of this area. In clear conditions it is possible to see as far as Crough Patrick. There is also a fine view of the many islands on Lough Ree. Has been called Aghalard.
Slieve Bawn is the highest hill in the North West Midlands area and the 1256th highest in Ireland. Slieve Bawn is the most easterly in the North West Midlands area. Slieve Bawn is the second highest point in county Roscommon. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/991/