Lough Mourne Explained

Lough Mourne
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Location:County Donegal
Lake Type:reservoir
Outflow:Mourne Beg River
Catchment:8.87km2
Basin Countries:Ireland
Length:1.7km (01.1miles)
Width:0.5km (00.3miles)
Area:0.67km2
Depth:3.9m (12.8feet)
Max-Depth:11.9m (39feet)
Elevation:168m (551feet)

Lough Mourne is a freshwater lake in east County Donegal, Ireland, near County Tyrone.

Geography and hydrology

Lough Mourne is located about 9km (06miles) southwest of Ballybofey, near the N15 road. The lake serves as a reservoir for Donegal Town. The Mourne Beg River flows out of the southern end of the lough, while the Burn Daurnett flows out of the north-eastern end of the lough. The Red Burn (also known as the Sruhanderg) flows into the western side of the lough.

Natural history

Fish species in Lough Mourne include roach, pike, brown trout and the critically endangered European eel. The southwestern shore of Lough Mourne forms part of the Croaghonagh Bog Special Area of Conservation. The site provides supports for a range of wildlife species including important bird species.

See also