Islandeady Lough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Islandeady Lough |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Mayo |
| Coordinates | 53°49′49″N 9°23′3″W / 53.83028°N 9.38417°W |
| Native name | Loch Oileán Éadaí Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Primary outflows | Castlebar River |
| Catchment area | 55.94 km2 (21.6 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.1 km (0.7 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.39 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
Islandeady Lough (Irish: Loch Oileán Éadaí) is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in County Mayo.
Geography
Islandeady Lough measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It is located about 10 km (6 mi) west of Castlebar.
Hydrology and natural history
Islandeady Lough drains to neighbouring Castlebar Lough via the Castlebar River. The river in turn flows through Lough Lannagh before passing through Castlebar. Islandeady Lough is stocked annually with brown trout.
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