Lough Derravaragh
Lake in County Westmeath, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lough Derravaragh (Irish: Loch Dairbhreach) is a lake in County Westmeath, Ireland, north of Mullingar between Castlepollard, Crookedwood and Multyfarnham.
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Lough Derravaragh | |
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Loch Dairbhreach (Irish) | |
Location | County Westmeath |
Coordinates | 53°38′0″N 7°21′0″W |
Etymology | Irish loch dairbrech, "lake of oaks" |
Primary inflows | River Inny |
Primary outflows | River Inny |
Catchment area | 559.23 km2 (215.92 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Ireland |
Max. length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
Max. width | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
Surface area | 9.14 km2 (3.53 sq mi; 2,260 acres) |
Max. depth | 23 m (75 ft) |
Surface elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
References | [1][2] |
Designated | 7 June 1996 |
Reference no. | 847[3] |
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Lough Derravaragh sits on the River Inny which flows from Lough Sheelin on its way to the River Shannon. It is a popular lake for angling and other watersports.