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Loch Dhoire an Chláir

Lake

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Derryclare Lough (Irish: Loch Dhoire an Chláir) is a freshwater lake at the entrance of the Inagh Valley, in Connemara, County Galway, in the west of Ireland.

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Weather at Loch Dhoire an Chláir

H: 57° L: 50°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
56°
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Feels like 54°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
80%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
52°
6 AM
Clear
54°
9 AM
Sunny
52°
12 PM
Overcast
56°
3 PM
Cloudy
57°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loch Dhoire an Chláir?
Loch Dhoire an Chláir is a lake in Connacht.
Can you swim at Loch Dhoire an Chláir?
There is no fixed answer for Loch Dhoire an Chláir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Loch Dhoire an Chláir in Connacht. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Location & Contact

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