BROWSE
lake or lakes
Holy Lough
(English)

Centrepoint

54.1013, -7.51532latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1836
Holy Lough
"The water contained in this Lough is remarkable clear, it receives no streams but is the source of a small one, its Bottom consists of shels [sic] and white marl which are used as manure; Lieut. J. Nixon states that he measured the depth of this Lough...20–30 ft. The water is so highly esteemed for its medicinal qualities in curing cattle they are brought from a considerable distance to it and to those not able to come the water is taken." [nóta]
Popular Name:AL Leathanach: Ca021,59

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