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Lough Neagh

American  
[ney] / neɪ /

noun

  1. a lake in E central Northern Ireland: largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. About 18 miles (29 km) long and 11 miles (18 km) wide.


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On a clear day, the highest point of the hill provides views of Lough Neagh, the Sperrins and Mourne Mountains and as far away as Cavehill in Belfast.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

That leads to agricultural run-off which contributes to water pollution, damage to sensitive habitats, and blue-green algal blooms in Lough Neagh and elsewhere.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A Lough Neagh Action Plan is in place to tackle the problem of algal blooms over the course of several years.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

A Lough Neagh Action Plan is in place to tackle the problem over the course of several years.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Cuchulain would get so hot that when he jumped into Lough Neagh it boiled over and warmed the surrounding countryside for days.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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