Lough Alewnaghta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lough Alewnaghta |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Clare, County Galway |
| Coordinates | 52°58′17″N 8°21′29″W / 52.97139°N 8.35806°W |
| Primary inflows | Derrainy River |
| Primary outflows | Lough Derg |
| Catchment area | 26.25 km2 (10.1 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Lough Alewnaghta is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is found in both Clare and Galway counties.
About Lough Alewnaghta
Lough Alewnaghta is a beautiful freshwater lake. It is located in the Mid-West part of Ireland. The lake is shared between two counties, County Clare and County Galway.
Where is Lough Alewnaghta?
This lake is about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) long. It is also about 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. Lough Alewnaghta is located about 23 km (14 mi) south of a town called Portumna. It is also very close to the western shore of a much larger lake, Lough Derg. Most of Lough Alewnaghta is in County Clare. A smaller part of it stretches into County Galway.
What Lives in Lough Alewnaghta?
Lough Alewnaghta is home to many different types of fish. You can find perch and roach here. There are also bream and pike. A very special fish, the European eel, also lives in the lake. The European eel is currently in danger and needs our protection.
