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Ireland

1.4 km (0.9 miles) S of Doogort, Achill Island, Mayo, Ireland
Approx. altitude: 47 m (154 ft)
([?] maps: Google MapQuest OpenStreetMap ConfluenceNavigator)
Antipode: 54°S 170°E

Accuracy: 3 m (9 ft)
Quality: good

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#2: View North #3: View East #4: View South #5: View West #6: All zeros! #7: The country road (with the "confluence donkeys"), about 200m from the confluence point #8: The country road, just below the confuence point #9: Cut peat bricks near the confluence point

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  54°N 10°W (visit #4)  

#1: The confluence point lies on a boggy slope

(visited by Ross Finlayson)

02-Aug-2008 -- This is a confluence point that I had been looking forward to visiting, as it is located on an island (albeit one that's connected to the mainland by a short bridge), and is located in a scenic area. It didn't disappoint. A narrow country road (paved, then dirt/rock) led to within 100 meters of the confluence point, which is located on a boggy east-facing slope, with views of the ocean.

As I was driving, then walking, along the country road towards the confluence point, I had to pass a flock of sheep, then a pair of donkeys in a neighbouring yard. Not far from the confluence point, peat cutting had been taking place; freshly-cut peat bricks lay in piles, presumably awaiting collection.
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#1: The confluence point lies on a boggy slope
#2: View North
#3: View East
#4: View South
#5: View West
#6: All zeros!
#7: The country road (with the "confluence donkeys"), about 200m from the confluence point
#8: The country road, just below the confuence point
#9: Cut peat bricks near the confluence point
ALL: All pictures on one page