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Lough Sillan (Irish: Loch Saileán)[2] is a lough (lake) located near the town of Shercock in County Cavan, Ireland.

Lough Sillan
As seen from the R162 road
Location in Ireland
Location	County Cavan
Coordinates	54°0′18″N 6°55′40″W
Native name	Loch Saileán (Irish)
Catchment area	51.26 km2 (19.8 sq mi)
Basin countries	Ireland
Surface area	1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi)
Surface elevation	94 m (308 ft)
References	[1]

History

On 25 July 1878, schoolmaster Michael McCabe took his pupils on a boat trip on Lough Sillan. After travelling a short distance the vessel capsized and sank, claiming 17 victims: the school principal, his wife, two school staff, and 13 pupils. It was one of Ireland's worst inland drowning tragedies.[3] In July 2004, a plaque was unveiled at the lake shore adjacent to the path used by those who died.^{[citation needed]}

Facilities

There is a mobile home park and public playground on the lake shore, with a lodge, tennis court, and marina nearby.^{[citation needed]} The lake is used for fishing and water sports.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• List of loughs in Ireland

References

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Lough Sillan (Loch Saileán) est un lough (lac) de 162 ha[1] situé près de la ville de Shercock dans le comté de Cavan, en Irlande.

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