Lough Cutra (formerly Lough Cooter, Irish: Loch Cútra[1]) is a lake in County Galway, Ireland located beside Lough Cutra Castle. It is the site of a Special Area of Conservation.[2]
Lough Cutra | |
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![]() Lough Cutra and Parsons Island | |
![]() ![]() Lough Cutra | |
Location | County Galway, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53.035059°N 8.781464°W / 53.035059; -8.781464 |
Native name | Loch Cútra (Irish) |
Primary inflows | Owendalulleegh River |
Primary outflows | Beagh River |
Basin countries | Ireland |
Surface area | 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Islands | Castle Island, Beagh Island, Rick's Island, Hawthorn Island, Holly Island, Keaghery Island, Apple Island, Swan Island |
Ardamullivan Castle lies 2 km (1 mile) to the southwest.
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