Lough Finn (Irish: Loch Finne)[2] is a freshwater lough (lake) in County Donegal, Ireland. The lough, along with its neighbouring village of Fintown, was named after a mythological woman, Finngeal, who drowned in the lake after attempting to save her wounded brother Feargamhain.[3] The water from Lough Finn outflows into the River Finn.
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Location | County Donegal, Ireland |
Coordinates | 54.864°N 8.131°W / 54.864; -8.131 |
Native name | Loch Finne (Irish) |
Catchment area | 10.61 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Ireland |
Max. length | approx. 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Max. width | approx. 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
Surface area | 1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
Settlements | Fintown |
References | [1] |
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