Dromore Lough (Clare)

Dromore Lough
Loch Dhrom Mór

Dromore Castle with lake in foreground
Dromore Lough location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Clare
Coordinates 52°55′12″N 8°58′17″W / 52.92000°N 8.97139°W / 52.92000; -8.97139Coordinates: 52°55′12″N 8°58′17″W / 52.92000°N 8.97139°W / 52.92000; -8.97139
Primary outflows River Fergus
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 1.7 km (1.1 mi)
Max. width 0.9 km (0.6 mi)
Surface area 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Average depth 5.9 m (19 ft)
Max. depth 20 m (66 ft)
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Dromore Lough (Irish: Loch Dhrom Mór)[1] is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is located in County Clare.

Geography

Dromore Lough measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It is about 10 km (6 mi) north of Ennis near the village of Ruan. Dromore Castle lies on the lake's northeastern shore.[2]

Natural history

Fish species in Dromore Lough include perch, rudd, pike and the critically endangered European eel.[3] Bird life at the lake includes little grebe, whooper swan, wigeon, gadwall, teal and tufted duck. The lake is part of the Dromore Woods and Loughs Special Area of Conservation.[4]

See also

References

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