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As we gaze along the coast to the north and south the views across Carlingford Lough to the Mourne Mountains are magnificent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We enter a lovely forest section with a series of waterfalls streaming down the mountain from Slieve Foye\u2019s rugged ridge above. The views to eagle rock above are great.<br>\n<br>\nAfter skirting back along the mountain edge we head up to the saddle between Slieve Foye and Barrnvave (the Gaelic name for Queen Maebh\u2019s gap). This place name has its roots far in Irelands ancient past. We will recount some of the famous Irish saga,\u2019The Tain Bo Cuailgne\u2019 an epic and heroic tale of love, jealousy,deceipt and Warriors who played their part in the age old battle between the men of Ulster and Queen Maebh of&nbsp; Connaught in the West of Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After passing through the gap we gradually descend by a long- abandoned settlement. 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