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Lough
Lough . For names of Irish lakes and inlets beginning with "Lough," see second part of element; e.g., for Lough Corrib, see Corrib, Lough . See lake . ... Read more
Lough Corrib
Lough Corrib , lake, 68 sq mi (176 sq km), Counties Galway and Mayo, W Republic of Ireland. The irregularly shaped lake, which is 27 mi (43 km) long, drains into Galway Bay through the Corrib River. It is connected by a partly subterranean channel with Lough Mask to the north. Lough Corrib is an imp... Read more
Lough Allen
Lough Allen , lake, 8 mi (12.9 km) long and 3 mi (4.8 km) wide, Co. Leitrim and Co. Roscommon, N Republic of Ireland. The upper Shannon River flows through the lake. ... Read more
Lough Swilly
Lough Swilly , inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, c.25 mi (40 km) long, Co. Donegal, NW Republic of Ireland. It is narrow and irregular in shape, with numerous islands. There is a lighthouse at Fanad Point. The resort town of Buncrana is on the eastern shore. On the lough, Wolfe Tone, an Irish revolutiona... Read more
Lough Derg
Lough Derg , in Ireland. 1 Expansion of the Shannon River, 23 mi (37 km) long and 1 to 5 mi (1.6-8 km) wide, W central Republic of Ireland. On the lake is the republic's first (1927) major hydroelectric power plant, with an 85,000-kW capacity. On Holy Island or Iniscaltra are ruins of churches and... Read more
Lough Neagh
Lough Neagh , lake, 153 sq mi (396 sq km), 18 mi (29 km) long and 11 mi (18 km) wide, central Northern Ireland. This shallow lake is the largest freshwater body in the British Isles. Fed by the Upper Bann, Blackwater, and other streams and drained to the north by the Lower Bann, it has pollan, trout... Read more
Lagan
Lagan , river, c.40 mi (60 km) long, rising in Slieve Croob, SE Northern Ireland. It flows NW, then NE past Lisburn to Belfast Lough at Belfast. The port of Belfast and its shipbuilding yards are located at the mouth of the Lagan; a canal joins the river to Lough Neagh. ... Read more
Erne
Erne , river, 72 mi (116 km) long, rising in Lough Gowna, Co. Longford, N Republic of Ireland. It flows NW through SW Northern Ireland, then back through the Republic before entering the Atlantic Ocean at Donegal Bay. Grazing predominates in the Erne basin; Enniskillen is the chief town. In Northe... Read more
Enniskillen
Enniskillen , town (1991 pop. 10,429), Fermanagh dist., SW Northern Ireland, on Cethlin's Island in the Erne River between Upper and Lower Loughs Erne. Farm produce is traded, and hosiery is manufactured. In 1689 the forces of William III defeated those of James II at Enniskillen. ... Read more
Newtownards
Newtownards , town (1991 pop. 20,531), Ards dist., E Northern Ireland, near the head of Strangford Lough. There are textile and other industries in Newtownards. The ruins of a Dominican monastery, founded in 1244 by Walter de Burgh, earl of Ulster, are there. ... Read more

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Lough
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Lough . For names of Irish lakes and inlets beginning with "Lough," see second part of element; e.g., for Lough Corrib, see Corrib, Lough . See lake .
Lough Corrib
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Lough Corrib , lake, 68 sq mi (176 sq km), Counties Galway and Mayo...Corrib River. It is connected by a partly subterranean channel with Lough Mask to the north. Lough Corrib is an important transportation route; it is also a major brown...
Lough Derg
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Irish History Lough Derg ( ‘St Patrick's Purgatory’ ), Co. Donegal...Pope Alexander VI forbade the pilgrimage (1497), but to little effect. Lough Derg was destroyed by the Cromwellians as a place of superstition, but was...
Lough Swilly
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Lough Swilly , inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, c.25 mi (40 km) long, Co. Donegal...Fanad Point. The resort town of Buncrana is on the eastern shore. On the lough, Wolfe Tone, an Irish revolutionary, was captured (1798) in an ill...
Lough Allen
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Lough Allen , lake, 8 mi (12.9 km) long and 3 mi (4.8 km) wide, Co. Leitrim and Co. Roscommon, N Republic of Ireland. The upper Shannon River flows through the lake.
Lough Neagh
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Lough Neagh , lake, 153 sq mi (396 sq km), 18 mi (29 km) long and 11 mi (18 km) wide, central Northern Ireland. This shallow...
Neagh, Lough
Book article from: World Encyclopedia Neagh, Lough Lake in Northern Ireland, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. It has many feeder channels, the largest of which is the River Bann. The lake is noted for its fishing (especially trout and eels). Area: 396sq km (153sq mi).
Strangford Lough
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Strangford Lough , inlet of the Irish Sea, 17 mi (27 km) long and 4 mi (6.4 km) wide, between Ards and Down dists., E Northern Ireland...
Ireland
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography ...lakes) at many points in the central lowlands before moving on to the sea. Among the largest loughs are Lough Corrib, Lough Mask, and Lough Conn, all in the western counties of Galway and Mayo. 7 RIVERS AND WATERFALLS The rivers of Ireland are...
Desmond, Gerald (d. 1583)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology ...lived in a castle on a small island in Lough Gur, and there he took his young bride...the castle would sink to the bottom of Lough Gur. Then he set to work with his magic...castle sank instantly to the bottom of Lough Gur, where it still remains. The legend...

Dictionary entries related to "lough"

Lough Ree
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Lough Ree. Formed by the waters of the River Shannon above Athlone , Lough Ree lies between counties Roscommon, Longford, and...miles long and from 1 to 7 miles wide. The story of Lough Ree's formation duplicates that of Lough Neagh...
Lough Neagh
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Lough Neagh [Ir. Loch nEchach , nEathach , Eochaid...Surrounded by flat, sandy shores, the Lough has attracted numerous stories, especially...Place-name stories trace the origin of the Lough to Eochu (or Eochaid) mac Maireda whose...
Lough Gur
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Lough Gur, Lough Guir . Small lake 2.5 miles NNE of Bruff, Co. Limerick, widely known...out in the moonlight every seventh year. A cave on Rockadoon Island in Lough Gur is one of several sites suggested as the entrance to Tír...
Lough Corrib
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Lough Corrib [Ir. An Choirb ; OIr. Loch nOirbsen...largest in Ireland. The Old Irish name for the Lough, Loch nOirbsen , alludes to Oirbsiu or Oirbsiu...mfhota was thought to have a palace under Lough Corrib. Adjacent to Connemara , the Lough...
Lough Derg
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Lough Derg, Lough Dearg 1. [Ir. derg , red]. Lake 6 by 4 miles, 4 miles NW of Pettigoe...Leslie, Saint Patrick's Purgatory (London, 1932); Alice Curtayne, Lough Derg, St. Patrick's Purgatory (London, 1945); Michael Haren and...
Carlingford Lough
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Carlingford Lough. Sea inlet, 10 miles long by 2 miles wide, between...See M. G. Crawford, Stories of the Carlingford Lough District (Warrenpoint, Co. Down, 1913). Connected with Lough Neagh by the Newry Canal. The town of Carlingford...
Gur, Lough
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Gur, Lough. See LOUGH GUR .
Lough Erne
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Lough Erne. See ERNE .
lough
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology lough in Ireland = Sc. LOCH . XIV. ME. lowe , loʒe , lou(g)h , repr. OE. (Nhb.) luh pool, strait, gulf — Ir. loch .
Erne
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Erne. Waterway in Ireland flowing 75 miles NW from Lough Gowna in Co. Longford through Lough Oughter and Lough Erne, counties Cavan, Fermanagh, and Donegal, to Donegal Bay south of Ballyshannon. Two...

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Lough Neagh festival serves up fun activities for all the family.
Newspaper article from: Antrim Times (Antrim, Ireland); 8/21/2007; 700+ words ; ...both locals and visitors 'Flock to the Lough' over the August Bank Holiday Weekend...roadshow, a fun fair and boat trips on Lough Neagh. Saturday's programme leads on...series of events this week, focusing on Lough Neagh. If you have ever fancied sailing...
Lough all around you on every step of canal walk ; WALK THIS WAY
Newspaper article from: Belfast Telegraph; 4/11/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...Lower Bann. The river makes its exit from Lough Neagh at Toome, where it starts its journey...defensive castles constructed around the Lough shore during the 1600s. During this excavation...banks of Toome Canal to reach the shores of Lough Neagh. Once there, walkers can enjoy...
New Lough Neagh events guide.
Newspaper article from: Antrim Times (Antrim, Ireland); 6/24/2008; 528 words ; THE Lough Neagh Partnership have been working with...comprehensive list of events for the whole Lough Neagh Region. The project was funded through...Northern Ireland. Last Year saw the first ever Lough Neagh Fest which featured a series events...
Humble approach to Lough Neagh biodiversity plan.
Newspaper article from: Antrim Times (Antrim, Ireland); 3/4/2008; 700+ words ; ...Springwatch presenter Kate Humble helped launch the Lough Neagh Wetlands Local Biodiversity Action Plan (Lough Neagh Wetlands LBAP) last week, which has...Northern Ireland Speaking at the launch at Lough Beg National Nature Reserve, near Toome...
New era for Lough Neagh.
Newspaper article from: Antrim Times (Antrim, Ireland); 4/22/2008; 681 words ; THE Lough Neagh Partnership has taken the first steps in developing Lough Neagh as a brand. A launch event was held last week...the new range of promotional material developed by the Lough Neagh Partnership. This includes an innovative new...
IRS Veteran Looks Back: Lough Reviews Inception of Muni Audits.
Magazine article from: The Bond Buyer; 2/1/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...Internal Revenue Service attorney Sunita B. Lough, is why the muni audit program - and issuers...market will be more efficient," said Lough, who is now of counsel in the health law...declared taxable, rates will go up," Lough said. "The enforcement program helps...
Join in the Lough Beg walk this Sunday.
Newspaper article from: Mid Ulster Mail (Portadown, Northern Ireland); 8/14/2007; 700+ words ; ...celebrate the beginning of the first ever Lough Neagh Fest, by taking part in a guided walk at Lough Beg National Nature Reserve near Bellaghy...27th and seeks to celebrate the uniqueness of Lough Neagh, the largest inland lake in the British...
Lough Neagh brand sets sail.
Newspaper article from: Mid Ulster Mail (Portadown, Northern Ireland); 4/23/2008; 631 words ; THE launch of the Lough Neagh brand, showcasing the new range of promotional material developed by the Lough Neagh Partnership, took place last Thursday...importance of the branding and marketing of Lough Neagh in line with the aim of NITB to ensure...
Sailing with pride on waters on Lough Erne.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland); 1/17/2002; 700+ words ; ...and refreshing providing heaps of fun. Lough Erne Yacht Club, established in 1818...beautiful inland sailing waters. "The Lough Erne Club has now been promoted to Championship...increase in boating activity generally on Lough Erne prompted RNLI to locate its first...
DUEL ON LOUGH _ ROUND ONE...
Newspaper article from: Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England); 6/27/2009; 700+ words ; ...Course, near Enniskillen. The Duel on The Lough head-to-head will be played on Wednesday...stepped out onto the hallowed acres of the Lough Erin course to play nine holes, with...been invited to play the magnificent new Lough Erin course 'in anger' for the first...