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Lough Allen
Lake
Lough Allen (Irish: Loch Aillionn) is a lake on the River Shannon in northeastern Connacht, Ireland. Most of the lake is in County Leitrim, with a smaller part in County Roscommon. The lake lies to the south of the River Shannon's source, near the Iron Mountains, and is the uppermost of the three main lakes on the river.
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- Where is Lough Allen?
- Lough Allen is a lake in Northern Ireland.
- Can you swim at Lough Allen?
- There is no fixed answer for Lough Allen: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lough Allen in Northern Ireland. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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