Lough Sillan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lough Sillan |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Cavan |
| Coordinates | 54°0′18″N 6°55′40″W / 54.00500°N 6.92778°W |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
Lough Sillan (Irish: Loch Saileán) is a lough (lake) located near the town of Shercock in County Cavan, Ireland.
History
On 25 July 1878, schoolmaster Michael McCabe took his pupils on a boat trip on Lough Sillan. After travelling a short distance the vessel capsized and sank, claiming 17 victims: the school principal, his wife, two school staff, and 13 pupils. It was one of Ireland's worst inland drowning tragedies. In July 2004, a plaque was unveiled at the lake shore adjacent to the path used by those who died.
Facilities
There is a mobile home park and public playground on the lake shore, with a lodge, tennis court, and marina nearby. The lake is used for fishing and water sports.
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