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Ardderry Lough
Ardderry Lough location in Ireland
Ardderry Lough location in Ireland
Location in island of Ireland
Location County Galway
Coordinates 53°27′13″N 9°32′11″W / 53.45361°N 9.53639°W / 53.45361; -9.53639
Primary inflows Lough Shindilla
Catchment area 14.42 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 3.7 km (2.3 mi)
Max. width 0.4 km (0.2 mi)
Surface area 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Average depth 4 m (13 ft)
Max. depth 12 m (39 ft)
Surface elevation 37 m (121 ft)

Ardderry Lough is a beautiful freshwater lake. It is located in the west of Ireland. You can find it in the famous Connemara area of County Galway.

About Ardderry Lough

Ardderry Lough is a long, narrow lake. It stretches for about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles). The lake is about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) wide.

It is located in a lovely countryside area. The lake is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Galway city. You can find it near the village of Maam Cross. The main N59 road passes right by the lake.

Animals and Nature

Ardderry Lough is home to several types of fish. You can find perch and brown trout swimming in its waters.

The lake is also home to the European eel. This special eel is considered "critically endangered." This means it is at a very high risk of disappearing forever.

Ardderry Lough is part of a larger protected area. It belongs to the Connemara Bog Complex. This area is a Special Area of Conservation. These areas are important places. They protect special habitats and the animals that live there.

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