Bencorr
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Bencorr is a mountain in Galway
, Ireland
. With a height of 711 metres (2,333 ft) it is the second highest mountain in the Twelve Bens
after Benbaun
and the 101st highest summit in Ireland. It is the second highest mountain in Galway. Englishman Tim Robinson gave this mountain the alternative name of Binn an Choire Mhóir or peak of the big corrie.
County Galway
County Galway is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. With a height of 711 metres (2,333 ft) it is the second highest mountain in the Twelve Bens
Twelve Bens
The Twelve Bens, or Twelve Pins , is a mountain range of sharp-peaked quartzite ranges located northeast of Roundstone in Connemara in the west of Ireland. Dedicated fell runners attempt to hike all twelve peaks in a single day...
after Benbaun
Benbaun
Benbaun is a mountain in County Galway, Ireland, the highest of the Twelve Bens, and the highest peak in Galway. As the highest point in Galway, it is the 10th highest county peak in Ireland....
and the 101st highest summit in Ireland. It is the second highest mountain in Galway. Englishman Tim Robinson gave this mountain the alternative name of Binn an Choire Mhóir or peak of the big corrie.