Islandeady Lough Explained

Islandeady Lough
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Location:County Mayo
Outflow:Castlebar River
Catchment:55.94km2
Basin Countries:Ireland
Length:1.7km (01.1miles)
Width:1.1km (00.7miles)
Area:1.39km2
Elevation:27m (89feet)

Islandeady Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in County Mayo.

Geography

Islandeady Lough measures about 2km (01miles) long and 1km (01miles) wide. It is located about 10km (10miles) west of Castlebar.

Hydrology and natural history

Islandeady Lough drains to neighbouring Castlebar Lough via the Castlebar River. The river in turn flows through Lough Lannagh before passing through Castlebar. Islandeady Lough is stocked annually with brown trout.

See also