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Ben Bulben and the Dartry Mountains affect local conditions

The dramatic limestone plateau of Ben Bulben and the Dartry Mountains in north Sligo create localised weather effects. Properties in the shadow of these mountains, around Glencar and the valleys south of Ben Bulben, experience reduced winter sunshine due to the steep terrain. However, the coastal lowlands around Strandhill and Mullaghmore are more exposed but receive better light. The sheltered valleys around Riverstown and Ballymote in south Sligo tend to have the most consistent solar conditions, away from both coastal exposure and mountain shading.