Maumtrasna, historically Formnamore (Irish: Formna Mór, 'the great shoulder'),[2] is the highest of the Partry Mountains in south County Mayo, Ireland, rising to 682 metres (2,238 ft) above sea level.[1] The summit is broad and flat with several ridges running off it, including Skeltia (An Scoltach), Benwee (Binn Bhuí), Buckaun (An Bocán)[2] and Binnaw (Binn Fheá).[3] The peak of Knocklaur (Cnoc Láir, 'middle hill') stands on the ridge between Maumtrasna and Devilsmother mountains.[4]
| Maumtrasna | |
|---|---|
| Mám Trasna | |
 Maumtrasna mountain from the southwest | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 682 m (2,238 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 607[1] m (1,991 ft) |
| Listing | P600, Marilyn, Hewitt |
| Coordinates | 53.612°N 9.570°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | the pass across |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
  Maumtrasna Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Mayo, Ireland |
| Parent range | Partry Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | L961637 |
The name 'Maumtrasna' comes from Mám Trasna, meaning "the pass across", and originally meant the hill pass on the road between Lough Nafooey and Lough Mask.[2] The townland of Maumtrasna is on the south bank of the Srahnalong river. The townland was the location of the infamous Maumtrasna murders in 1882.
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