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Lough Skean

Coordinates: 54°3′43″N 8°13′6″W / 54.06194°N 8.21833°W / 54.06194; -8.21833
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Lough Skean
Lough Skean location in Ireland
Lough Skean location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Roscommon, County Sligo
Coordinates54°3′43″N 8°13′6″W / 54.06194°N 8.21833°W / 54.06194; -8.21833
Catchment area78.31 km2 (30.2 sq mi)
Basin countriesIreland
Max. length1.5 km (0.9 mi)
Max. width0.9 km (0.6 mi)
Surface area1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Surface elevation48 m (157 ft)
References[1][2]

Lough Skean is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located mostly in north County Roscommon with a smaller part in County Sligo.

Geography

Lough Skean measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It lies about 15 km (9 mi) west of Drumshanbo near the village of Ballyfarnon.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Google (3 January 2016). "Lough Skean" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  2. ^ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 19. Retrieved 3 January 2016.