Lough - Irish Loughs

Irish Loughs

See also: List of Irish lochs and loughs

Almost all lakes in Ireland are named loughs in their anglicised form. Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland is the largest lake in the British Isles. The three on the River Shannon are Lough Allen, Lough Ree, and Lough Derg. Upper and Lower Lough Erne are two consecutive lakes in Fermanagh, an area often referred to as Ireland's lake district.

Sea loughs include Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle.

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