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Lough Golagh

Coordinates: 54°32′26″N 8°3′17″W / 54.54056°N 8.05472°W / 54.54056; -8.05472
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Lough Golagh
Lough Golagh location in Ireland
Lough Golagh location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Donegal
Coordinates54°32′26″N 8°3′17″W / 54.54056°N 8.05472°W / 54.54056; -8.05472
Catchment area4.59 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Basin countriesIreland
Max. length1.5 km (1 mi)
Max. width0.9 km (0.6 mi)
Surface area0.60 km2 (0.23 sq mi)
Surface elevation101 m (331 ft)
References[1][2][3]

Lough Golagh is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in south County Donegal.

Geography

Lough Golagh is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Ballyshannon. It measures about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) long west–east and 1.0 km (0.6 mi) wide.[1]

Natural history

Lough Golagh forms part of the Lough Golagh and Breesy Hill Special Area of Conservation. An island in the lake supports important bird species including common tern and black-headed gull.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Lough Golagh" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
  2. ^ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Lough Golagh SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.