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Errit Lough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Errit LoughLoch Eirid |
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| Location | County Roscommon |
| 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 (Irish: Loch Eirid) is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in west County Roscommon in the catchment of the Boyle River.
Geography and natural history
Errit Lough is located about 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Ballaghaderreen. The lake forms the Errit Lough Special Area of Conservation.