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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lough_NeaghLough Neagh - Wikipedia

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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.

2. loughneaghtours.com › myths-and-legends-of-lough-neaghMyths and Legends of Lough Neagh

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   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.

3. www.thedetail.tv › articles › lough-neagh-goes-backLough Neagh goes ‘back into the imagination and the history ...

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   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.

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4. friendsoftheearth.uk › nature › lough-neagh-whyLough Neagh: why Europe's wildlife jewel needs space to ...

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   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.

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5. facts.net › 17-fascinating-facts-about-lough-neagh17 Fascinating Facts About Lough Neagh

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   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. A Popular Fishing Destination.

6. www.britannica.com › place › Lough-NeaghLough Neagh | Northern Ireland, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 13, 2024 · 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). The chief feeders of the lake are the Upper River Bann, the River Blackwater, and the River Main, and it is drained northward by the Lower Bann.

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   Is Lough Neagh a lake?

   • Lough Neagh (/ lɒxˈneɪ / 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.

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   Is Lough Neagh a wetland?

   • Lough Neagh is vast. 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.

   Lough Neagh: why Europe's wildlife jewel needs space to breathe

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   Why is Lough Neagh so famous?

   • 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.

   Myths and Legends of Lough Neagh

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   Is Lough Neagh a natural wonder?

   • James Orr shares his love for a natural wonder that needs our help. Lough Neagh is vast. 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.

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   How was Lough Neagh formed?

   • 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. Depending on where you come from, the lump formed either the Isle of Man or Ailsa Craig, while the hole that was left in the ground became Lough Neagh.

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   What river feeds Lough Neagh?

   • The chief feeders of the lake are the Upper River Bann, the River Blackwater, and the River Main, and it is drained northward by the Lower Bann. Lough Neagh averages 15 miles (24 km) wide, is 18 miles (29 km) long, and is for the most part only 40 feet (12 meters) deep.

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8. www.bbc.com › news › uk-northern-ireland-67717507Lough Neagh: The year the UK's largest lake turned green - BBC

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   Lough Neagh: The year the UK's largest lake turned green. BBC. Blue-green algae is toxic to animals and can cause illness in humans. In the world of agriculture and environment in...