Mullaghmore () is a
mountain
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in
County Londonderry
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,
Northern Ireland
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. It is part of the
Sperrins and the 359th highest point on the island of
Ireland
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The summit is dominated by a large telecommunication tower. The peak is located 5 miles north of the village of
Draperstown, and 6 miles south of
Dungiven. It is also locally known as, "The Birren" hence the road name passing over it is "Birren Road"
References
Mountains and hills of County Londonderry
Marilyns of Northern Ireland
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