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    Lough Neagh (/ lɒx ˈneɪ / lokh NAY; Irish: Loch nEathach [l̪ˠɔx ˈn̠ʲaha (x)]) is a freshwater lake in Northern Ireland and is the largest lake on the island of Ireland and in the United Kingdom. It has a surface area of 151 square miles (392 square kilometres) and is about 19 miles (31 km) long and 9 miles (14 km) wide.

  2. Oct 13, 2024 · Lough Neagh, lake in east-central Northern Ireland, about 20 miles (32 km) west of Belfast. It is the largest lake in the British Isles , covering 153 square miles (396 square km), with a catchment area of 2,200 square miles (5,700 square km).

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  3. May 30, 2024 · Rivers flowing into Lough Neagh drain about 43% of Northern Ireland, plus part of County Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland. The pdf document below shows a map of the Lough Neagh drainage area.

  4. This large, almost rectangular lough dominates the lowland centre of Northern Ireland, but throughout history it has acted not as unifier but as a cultural divide and barrier to communications between east and west Ulster.

  5. Oct 3, 2023 · NIEA. A recent map showed the different parts of Northern Ireland where the algae has been found. Excess fertiliser runs off from fields into the water, taking growth-stimulating nitrogen and...

  6. link.springer.com › referenceworkentry › 10Lough Neagh - SpringerLink

    Lough Neagh is located in Northern Ireland with its geometric center at latitude 54° 36′N and longitude 6° 23′W. Its Irish grid map reference is J 3032 3750. Politically, it is totally within the United Kingdom, although some of its contributory rivers have sources in the Republic of Ireland.

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  8. Lough Neagh is classified as a Eutrophic lake, it is the largest freshwater lake in the United Kingdom. Lough Neagh is a relatively shallow body of water supporting aquatic vegetation fringed by associated species-rich damp grassland, reedbeds, islands, fens, marginal swampy woodland and pasture.

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