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- Its name comes from Irish Loch nEachach [ˌl̪ˠɔx ˈn̠ʲahəx], meaning " Eachaidh 's lake".
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Name. The lough's English name derives from Irish Loch nEachach, meaning ' Eachaidh 's lake'. [6] At the start of the Plantation of Ulster, the English attempted to rename the lake 'Lough Sydney ' and 'Lough Chichester ', in honour of the Lord Deputies, but these did not supplant the older name.
Oct 16, 2023 · Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland is a huge lake on the border of County Antrim. The lake has over 120 miles of shoreline and it is important for wildlife including birds and fish. But there have...
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Biodiversity is a significant aspect of our natural heritage and relates to the wealth and diversity of all living things and the processes that give rise to these. To read more about biodiversity in County Clare visit our Biodiversity page. More than 20% of County Clare is designated for nature conservation, with 47 Natura 2000 sites in the County...
A wide range of economic and social benefits result from the protection of environmental quality and biodiversity. For example, biodiversity forms the basis of our landscapes, provides for food and clean water supplies, nutrient recycling and coastal protection. Natural Heritage sites provide crucial habitats to many important species in Clare, as ...
Climate change presents an immediate threat to our natural and built environments and to the ways of life which co-exist with these environments. To find out more about how Climate Change will affect County Clare as well as measures in place to for mitigation, please view the Clare County Council Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 [PDF, 3...
County Clare is located along the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route. With a diverse terrain extending from the rolling countryside to the rocky Atlantic coastline and stunning cliffs, the outer boundary of Clare’s western reaches, opens up a world of natural, ecological, and geological exploration. Take an opportunity to experience and enjoy the natu...
The National Parks and Wildlife Serviceis one of the primary stakeholders with responsibility for the protection of our Natural Heritage. The overall mandate of the NPWS is to preserve, protect and present our Natural Heritage Ireland’s natural heritage is also protected by a range of local, national, European and global legislation. The NPWS is re...
A range of habitat surveys have been undertaken under the Clare Heritage Officer Programme across county Clare. The findings are being used to safeguard areas that have ecological value and will assist with the future planning policy and development of this area of County Clare. The findings of the surveys are provided below: 1. Survey of Natural H...
Dec 6, 2022 · According to Irish mythology, Lough Neagh - the largest freshwater body in the UK and Ireland - was created when the giant Finn McCool scooped up a clod of soil. That clod was thrown into the Irish Sea and became the Isle of Man. The lough and its myths have been an inspiration for writers including Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney and AE Russell.
It turns out when you get there you soon understand why the website is confusing. Signs for Lough Neagh discovery centre are ambiguous with Oxford Island (which have two separate websites, the lough neagh one of which has the strange title text of 'Lough Neagh and it's waterways'...
Lough Neagh has more origin stories than most places. It is the biggest and oldest lake in these islands. It was formed, so one legend goes, after Fionn Mc Cumhaill was chasing a Scottish giant and picked up a lump of earth from the north of Ireland and threw it after him, but it landed in the sea.
