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Lough Yganavan
Lake
Cool today
Editor's Notes
A lake among low dunes and rough pasture near Castlemaine Harbour on the Dingle side of Kerry, Lough Yganavan is protected as one of the last strongholds of the natterjack toad — Ireland's rarest amphibian, found only around this corner of the county.
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Weather at Lough Yganavan
H: 63° L: 46°
Clear
54°
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Feels like 52°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
85%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
50°
3 AM
48°
6 AM
46°
9 AM
53°
12 PM
61°
3 PM
63°
6 PM
60°
9 PM
54°
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- Where is Lough Yganavan?
- Lough Yganavan is a lake in Munster.
- Can you swim at Lough Yganavan?
- There is no fixed answer for Lough Yganavan: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lough Yganavan in Munster. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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