Lough Derravaragh
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Lough Derravaragh is an Irish lough (lake) in County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland, north of Mullingar and close to Castlepollard and Multifarnham.
Lough Derravaragh sits on the River Inny which flows from Lough Sheelin on its way to the River Shannon. Shaped somewhat like Italy, it is a popular lake for angling and other watersports. The main public area is at Donore near Multifarnham, where there is a caravan park and shop restaurant open in summer.
Lough Derravaragh is best known for its connection with the Irish legend of the Children of Lir (Irish: Oidheadh Chlainne Lir). According to the legend, after being turned into swans, the four children of King Lir spent three hundred years on Lough Derravaragh before moving to other locations around Ireland.
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