Errit Lough (Irish: Loch Eirid)[3] is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in west County Roscommon in the catchment of the Boyle River.
Errit Lough | |
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![]() ![]() Location in Ireland | |
Location | County Roscommon |
Coordinates | 53°48′48″N 8°42′12″W |
Native name | Loch Eirid (Irish) |
Primary outflows | River Lung |
Catchment area | 7.15 km2 (2.8 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Ireland |
Max. length | 1.25 km (0.8 mi) |
Max. width | 0.7 km (0.4 mi) |
Surface area | 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
References | [1][2] |
Errit Lough is located about 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Ballaghaderreen. The lake forms the Errit Lough Special Area of Conservation.[4]