Lough Golagh
| Lough Golagh | |
|---|---|
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  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Donegal |
| Coordinates | 54°32′26″N 8°3′17″W / 54.54056°N 8.05472°WCoordinates: 54°32′26″N 8°3′17″W / 54.54056°N 8.05472°W |
| Catchment area | 4.59 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.5 km (1 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.60 km2 (0.23 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 101 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[]
- List of loughs in Ireland
References[]
- ^ a b Google (23 March 2016). "Lough Golagh" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ^ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Lough Golagh SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 23 March 2016.
Categories:
- Lakes of County Donegal