Lough Neagh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lough Neagh |
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| Location | Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°37′06″N 6°23′43″W / 54.61833°N 6.39528°W |
| Catchment area | 4550 km² |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom (91%) Republic of Ireland (9%) |
| Max. length | 30 km |
| Max. width | 21 km |
| Surface area | 388 km² |
| Average depth | 9 m |
| Max. depth | 25 m |
| Islands | Coney Island, Coney Island Flat, Croaghan Flat, Derrywarragh Island, Padian, Ram's Island, Phil Roe's Flat and The Shallow Flat |
| Settlements | Antrim, Ballyronan, Maghery |
Lough Neagh is a very large lake located in Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. It's not just big; it's the biggest lake in all of Ireland! It's also the largest lake in the entire United Kingdom. Imagine a lake so wide that you can't even see the other side from one shore!
A Giant's Tale: How Lough Neagh Was Made
Long, long ago, Irish stories tell us about a mighty giant named Fionn mac Cumhaill (say it: Finn Mick Cool). One day, Fionn was in a big fight with a giant from Scotland. Fionn picked up a huge stone to throw at his enemy.
But he missed! The giant's throw landed far away, right in the middle of the sea. This giant stone became an island we know today as the Isle of Man. The huge hole left in the ground where Fionn had scooped up the stone quickly filled with water. And that's how, according to legend, Lough Neagh was formed!
Cities and Islands Around the Lake
Many towns and villages are located around the shores of Lough Neagh. Some of these include Antrim, Ballyronan, and Maghery.
The lake also has several islands. These include Coney Island, Ram's Island, and Derrywarragh Island. These islands add to the beauty and history of the lake.
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Counties of Northern Ireland, relative to Lough Neagh
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Districts of Northern Ireland, relative to Lough Neagh
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Lough Neagh and settlements surrounding it
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Lough Neagh at Killywoolaghan, County Tyrone
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Lough Neagh near Ardmore Point
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Lough Neagh at Shane's Castle, County Antrim
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Lough Neagh at Gawley's Gate, County Antrim
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Lough Neagh at Maghery, County Armagh
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Lough Neagh at Ballyronan, County Londonderry
