Lough Meelagh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lough Meelagh |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Roscommon |
| Coordinates | 54°3′27″N 8°9′54″W / 54.05750°N 8.16500°W |
| Native name | Loch Míolach Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Catchment area | 7.04 km2 (2.7 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.16 km2 (0.45 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Islands | Orchard Island |
Lough Meelagh (Irish: Loch Míolach) is a beautiful freshwater lake located in the northwest of Ireland. You can find it in the northern part of County Roscommon.
Exploring Lough Meelagh's Location
Lough Meelagh is a medium-sized lake. It stretches about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. This makes it a great spot for exploring!
The lake is located around 10 km (6 mi) west of a town called Drumshanbo. The village of Keadue is also nearby. On the western side of the lake, you'll find the lovely grounds of Kilronan Castle.
Amazing Animals in Lough Meelagh
Lough Meelagh is home to several interesting types of fish. These include perch, roach, and pike.
One very special fish living here is the European eel. This eel is currently in danger of disappearing forever. Scientists are working hard to protect them.
