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Lough Neagh (/ l ɒ x ˈ n eɪ / 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.
Sep 28, 2024 · The mighty River Bann flows into Lough Neagh, acting as a vital connection to other waterways in Northern Ireland. This natural watercourse plays a crucial role in regulating the lake’s water levels and providing essential wildlife habitats.
Feb 14, 2018 · It's the largest wetland in either Britain or Ireland. And it's bigger than the Isle of Wight. It supplies 40% of Northern Ireland’s drinking water and is a haven for wildlife – including birds such as whooper swans, tufted duck and goldeneye. This abundance of beauty deserves its special status.
Jan 2, 2024 · After toxic algae caused havoc in Lough Neagh and further afield, what's in store for 2024?
At 383 sq-km, Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in Ireland and Britain. A lake, of varying size, has existed here at different times over the geological past. Some 60 million years...
Feb 22, 2024 · Lough Neagh: Why has the UK's largest lake become green and toxic? The Earl of Shaftesbury has said his position on the ownership of the lakebed of Lough Neagh is unchanged. He was...
Oct 4, 2023 · Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in the UK - it supplies half of Belfast's drinking water and 40% of Northern Ireland's overall.
