Errit Lough facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Errit Lough
Location in island of Ireland
Location	County Roscommon
Coordinates	53°48′48″N 8°42′12″W / 53.81333°N 8.70333°W / 53.81333; -8.70333
Native name	Loch Eirid Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help)
Primary outflows	River Lung
Catchment area	7.15 km2 (2.8 sq mi)
Basin countries	Ireland
Max. length	1.25 km (0.8 mi)
Max. width	0.7 km (0.4 mi)
Surface area	0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi)
Surface elevation	83 m (272 ft)

Errit Lough (which is Loch Eirid in Irish) is a beautiful freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is found in the western part of County Roscommon. The lake is part of the larger area drained by the Boyle River.

Discovering Errit Lough

Errit Lough is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of a town called Ballaghaderreen. This lake is not just any lake; it is a very important natural place.

A Special Area of Conservation

Errit Lough is officially recognized as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This means it is a protected area. The government has decided that this lake and its surroundings are very important for nature. They want to protect the plants, animals, and habitats that live there.

• Why is it special? Being an SAC means the lake has unique natural features. These features could be rare plants, special types of habitats, or important animals.
• What does it mean for the lake? It means there are rules to help keep the lake healthy and natural. This protection helps to make sure that the lake's environment stays safe for all the living things that call it home.

Lake Facts

Errit Lough is a medium-sized lake. Here are some interesting facts about it:

• It is about 1.25 kilometers (0.78 miles) long.
• It is about 0.7 kilometers (0.43 miles) wide.
• The total area of the lake is about 0.82 square kilometers (0.32 square miles).
• The lake sits about 83 meters (272 feet) above sea level.
• Water flows out of Errit Lough into the River Lung.