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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.
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.
It was probably so called because it stretches across from the River Bann to Lough Neagh. It would appear there was no such derivation of Ballynery but, within the area, several other points of interest have also taken their names from the old Irish references.
Sep 28, 2024 · Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the British Isles, home to diverse wildlife, ancient history, and mythical tales, making it a captivating destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Feb 2, 2023 · New book of captivating essays and images illustrates life on and around Lough Neagh. From artists to poets, archaeologists and historians, the story of the largest freshwater Lough in the UK and Ireland is told in the newly launched The Lough Neagh Atlas.
Lough Neagh is not the only place in the world where blue-green algae has caused problems. Scientists working on the Great Lakes in North America have grappled with it for years.
Oct 3, 2023 · After a summer of blue-green algae, bathing bans, and pondweed and silt causing problems for boats, Belfast City Council recently added its voice to calls for Lough Neagh to be brought into...
