Doo Lough (Clare) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doo Lough |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Clare |
| Coordinates | 52°47′33″N 9°18′12″W / 52.79250°N 9.30333°W |
| Native name | Loch Dúlocha Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Catchment area | 23.11 km2 (8.9 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 3.1 km (1.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.7 km (0.4 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
Doo Lough (which means "Black Lake" in Irish, also known as Irish: Loch Dúlocha) is a lovely freshwater lake in County Clare, Ireland. It's found in the Mid-West Region of the country. This lake is a great place to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors.
Where is Doo Lough?
Doo Lough is located in County Clare, a county on the west coast of Ireland. It's about 15 km (9 mi) southeast of a town called Milltown Malbay. The lake is quite long, stretching about 3 km (1.9 mi), and it's about 0.7 km (0.4 mi) wide.
Nature and Wildlife
Doo Lough is well-known as a good spot for brown trout fishing. Many people enjoy trying to catch these fish in the lake's clear waters.
Just north of the lake, you'll find the Cragnashingaun Bogs Natural Heritage Area. This area is important because it protects special natural habitats, like bogs, which are home to unique plants and animals. It's a great example of Ireland's natural beauty.
