Lough Skean is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located mostly in north County Roscommon with a smaller part in County Sligo.
Lough Skean | |
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![]() ![]() Location in Ireland | |
Location | County Roscommon, County Sligo |
Coordinates | 54°3′43″N 8°13′6″W |
Catchment area | 78.31 km2 (30.2 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Ireland |
Max. length | 1.5 km (0.9 mi) |
Max. width | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
Surface area | 1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
References | [1][2] |
Lough Skean measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It lies about 15 km (9 mi) west of Drumshanbo near the village of Ballyfarnon.[1]
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