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Glanmore Lake

Coordinates: 51°43′59″N 9°46′19″W / 51.73306°N 9.77194°W / 51.73306; -9.77194
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Glanmore Lake
Glanmore Lake location in Ireland
Glanmore Lake location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Kerry
Coordinates51°43′59″N 9°46′19″W / 51.73306°N 9.77194°W / 51.73306; -9.77194
Primary outflowsCroansaght River
Catchment area24.44 km2 (9.4 sq mi)
Basin countriesIreland
Max. length1.25 km (0.8 mi)
Max. width0.5 km (0.3 mi)
Surface area0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Surface elevation8 m (26 ft)
References[1][2][3]

Glanmore Lake is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located on the Beara Peninsula in County Kerry.

Geography

Glanmore Lake measures about 1 km (0.6 mi) long north–south and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. It lies about 28 km (17 mi) southwest of Kenmare, near the village of Lauragh.[1]

Hydrology and natural history

Glanmore Lake drains into the Croansaght River, which in turn flows to Kenmare Bay. The lake is a salmon and sea trout fishing destination.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Google (6 Mar 2016). "Glanmore Lake" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.
  2. ^ a b O'Reilly, Peter (1 Apr 2003). Rivers of Ireland: A Flyfisher's Guide. Stackpole Books. p. 406. ISBN 978-0-8117-0072-6. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.
  3. ^ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.