Lough Currane (Irish: Loch Luíoch),[2] also called Lough Leeagh, is a lake in County Kerry, Ireland. Waterville lies on its western bank, close to the Atlantic Ocean, it empties into Ballinskelligs Bay. Raheen lies on its southern bank. It covers an area of 2,500 acres (10 km²) and is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) at the widest point.
The lake is notable for the Early Medieval monastery on Church Island.[3] It is associated with had the St. Finan Cam, who inhabited the island c. 7th century. To the south of the lake is Inis Uasal (Noble Island), an island dedicated to St. Finan. The Annals of Inisfallen mention that Amchad, the "anchorite of God" was buried on the island in 1058.[4]

Lough Currane
Location in Ireland
Location	County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates	51.83°N 10.13°W / 51.83; -10.13
Native name	Loch Luíoch  (Irish)
Primary inflows	Capall River, Cummeragh River
Primary outflows	Currane River to Ballinskelligs Bay[1]
Basin countries	Ireland
Surface area	10 km2 (3.9 sq mi)
Surface elevation	5.8 m (19 ft)
Islands	Church Island, Rough Island, Rough Island Little, Gull Island, Rabbit Island, Oven Island, Grass Island, Carrigrower Rock, Cummeragh Island, Darby's Island, Morgan Island, Commane's Islands, Holly Island, Quarter Gannet Island, Daniel's Island, Whort Island, Fur Island, Otter Island, Arbutus Island, Tub Island Large, Tub Island Little, Horse Island, Reenaskinna Islands
Settlements	Raheen, Waterville

Angling

The lough is famous for its salmon and Sea trout fly fishing, having a good run of both spring salmon and grilse in addition to regularly producing specimen sea trout with some running to over 10 lb. (4.5 kg) From June the lake contains a prolific number of smaller sea trout, know locally as 'Juners', analogous to the Scottish Finnock.

References

External links

• Official site

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