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   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.

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   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,

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   Lough Neagh is home to one of the oldest passenger vessel in the inland waterways of Northern Ireland – The Maid of Antrim, built on the Clyde in 1963. The boat has been totally restored to its original condition and now leaves from Ballyronan for regular water trips.

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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.

6. www.craigavonhistoricalsociety.org.uk › rev › mitchellloughLough Neagh - Ulster's Inland Sea - Craigavon Historical Society

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   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.

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   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.

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   Where is Lough Neagh?

   • Lough Neagh Lough Neagh, near Antrim, Northern Ireland. 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).

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   How many rivers flow into Lough Neagh?

   • Six major rivers flow into the Lough and one flows out (the River Bann) and they collectively drain more than 1/3 of Northern Ireland’s water. Lough Neagh is an important source of water for Belfast.

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   Can you visit Lough Neagh by boat?

   • Both can be visited by boat in the summer months. Lough Neagh is home to one of the oldest passenger vessel in the inland waterways of Northern Ireland – The Maid of Antrim, built on the Clyde in 1963. The boat has been totally restored to its original condition and now leaves from Ballyronan for regular water trips.

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   How long is the shore of Lough Neagh?

   • 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. 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.

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   Why is it called Lough Neagh?

   • Legend has it that Lough Neagh was created by the Irish Giant Finn McCool who scooped out the Lough basin to toss it at a Scottish rival that was fleeing Ulster by way of the Giants Causeway. The piece of land fell into the Irish Channel and formed the Isle of Man. The name means the Lough of the horse-god Eochu.

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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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   Lough Neagh captivates visitors with its tranquil atmosphere, un-spoilt scenery, secluded bays and skyward views. Lough Neagh is a haven for wildlife with many viewpoints around the shoreline. There is so much to see and do from history and heritage, visitor attractions and crafts to land and water based activities.