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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.
Oct 13, 2024 · Lough Neagh, lake in east-central Northern Ireland, about 20 miles (32 km) west of Belfast. 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 Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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.
This large, almost rectangular lough dominates the lowland centre of Northern Ireland, but throughout history it has acted not as unifier but as a cultural divide and barrier to communications between east and west Ulster.
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.
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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.
