Lough Mourne (Donegal) facts for kids
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| Location | County Donegal |
| Coordinates | 54°45′1″N 7°54′2″W / 54.75028°N 7.90056°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Native name | Loch Moirne Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Primary outflows | Mourne Beg River |
| Catchment area | 8.87 km2 (3.4 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.7 km (1 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3.9 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 11.9 m (39 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 168 m (551 ft) |
Lough Mourne (Irish: Loch Moirne) is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in County Donegal, near the border with County Tyrone.
Geography and hydrology
Lough Mourne is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Ballybofey, near the N15 road. The lake serves as a reservoir for Donegal Town. The Mourne Beg River flows out of the southern end of the lough, while the Burn Daurnett flows out of the north-eastern end of the lough. The Red Burn (also known as the Sruhanderg) flows into the western side of the lough.
Natural history
Fish species in Lough Mourne include roach, pike, brown trout and the critically endangered European eel. The southwestern shore of Lough Mourne forms part of the Croaghonagh Bog Special Area of Conservation. The site provides supports for a range of wildlife species including important bird species.
