Dromore Lough (Clare) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dromore Lough |
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Dromore Castle with lake in foreground
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Clare |
| Coordinates | 52°55′12″N 8°58′17″W / 52.92000°N 8.97139°W |
| Native name | Loch Dhrom Mór Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| 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) |
Dromore Lough (which means Loch Dhrom Mór in Irish) is a beautiful freshwater lake in Ireland. You can find it in County Clare, which is part of Ireland's Mid-West Region.
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Where is Dromore Lough?
Dromore Lough is about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It is located about 10 km (6 mi) north of the town of Ennis. The lake is also very close to the village of Ruan.
Dromore Castle
A cool old building called Dromore Castle sits right on the northeastern shore of the lake. The lake itself is in an area known as the townland of Dromore.
What Animals Live Here?
Dromore Lough is home to many different kinds of animals, especially fish and birds. It's a really important place for nature.
Fish in the Lake
You can find several types of fish swimming in Dromore Lough. These include perch, rudd, and pike. There's also a very special fish here called the European eel, which is critically endangered, meaning it's at high risk of disappearing forever.
Birds of Dromore Lough
Many different birds visit or live around the lake. Some of the birds you might spot are:
A Special Place for Nature
Dromore Lough is so important for wildlife that it's part of a protected area. This area is called the Dromore Woods and Loughs Special Area of Conservation. This means the lake and its surroundings are carefully looked after to protect the plants and animals that live there.
