Lough Skean

Lough Skean
Lough Skean location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Roscommon, County Sligo
Coordinates 54°3′43″N 8°13′6″W / 54.06194°N 8.21833°W / 54.06194; -8.21833Coordinates: 54°3′43″N 8°13′6″W / 54.06194°N 8.21833°W / 54.06194; -8.21833
Catchment area 78.31 km2 (30.2 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 1.5 km (0.9 mi)
Max. width 0.9 km (0.6 mi)
Surface area 1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Surface elevation 48 m (157 ft)
References [1][2]

Lough Skean is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located mostly in north County Roscommon with a smaller part in County Sligo.

Geography

Lough Skean measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It lies about 15 km (9 mi) west of Drumshanbo near the village of Ballyfarnon.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Google (3 Jan 2016). "Lough Skean" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 Jan 2016.
  2. "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 19. Retrieved 3 Jan 2016.


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