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Lough Neagh is a vast, unmistakable feature on any map, and a geographical and ecological heart of the north. Yet, despite its prominence, the rich stories, history, and inhabitants—both human and natural—of Lough Neagh have often gone unnoticed, uncelebrated, and underappreciated.
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.
The first crossing at the Bannfoot is recorded in 1760 and existed until the hand operated ferry ceased in 1979. It remains the only river on the shoreline of Lough Neagh with no dedicated crossing.
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.
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The formation of Lough Neagh. Lough Neagh has a number of myths and legends associated creation. The most well known relates to Finn McCool who when chasing a Scottish rival from Irelands shores lifted a huge lump of soil and rock and hurled it at his retreating foe.
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Even in the early 1900s, parts of the three main roads were impassable because of winter flooding by the River Bann and Lough Neagh, and the surrounding countryside was unworkable for the same reason.
