List of Irish loughs

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This is a list of loughs in Ireland.

The word "lough" comes from the Old Irish: Loch meaning "Lake". It is equivalent to a Scottish loch.

There are many minor bodies of water in Ireland, the majority of which are named loughs. The list below contains only those loughs that are of geographic, geological or historical importance.

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[edit] Freshwater loughs

Fishing boats on Inchiquin, Lough Corrib.
Fishing boats on Inchiquin, Lough Corrib.

[edit] Brackish loughs

[edit] Sea loughs

[edit] See also