Lough Derravaragh
Lough Derravaragh (Irish: Loch Dairbhreach) is a lake in County Westmeath, Ireland, north of Mullingar between Castlepollard, Crookedwood and Multyfarnham.
| Lough Derravaragh | |
|---|---|
| Loch Dairbhreach (Irish) | |
Lake from the summit of Knockeyon hill | |
Lough Derravaragh | |
| Location | County Westmeath |
| Coordinates | 53°38′0″N 7°21′0″W |
| Etymology | Irish loch dairbrech, "lake of oaks" |
| Primary inflows | River Inny |
| Primary outflows | River Inny |
| Catchment area | 559.23 km2 (215.92 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Surface area | 9.14 km2 (3.53 sq mi; 2,260 acres) |
| Max. depth | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| References | |
| Designated | 7 June 1996 |
| Reference no. | 847 |
Lough Derravaragh sits on the River Inny which flows from Lough Sheelin on its way to the River Shannon. It is a popular lake for angling and other watersports.
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