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Glencar Lough
Lake
Glencar Lough (Irish: Loch Ghleann an Chairthe, meaning 'lake of the glen of the pillar stone'), locally known as Glencar Lake, is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It covers an area of 1.15 square kilometres (284 acres) and lies mostly in County Leitrim with a smaller part in County Sligo. Glencar Waterfall is located near the lake's north shore on the Leitrim side.
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- Where is Glencar Lough?
- Glencar Lough is a lake in Ulster.
- Can you swim at Glencar Lough?
- There is no fixed answer for Glencar Lough: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Glencar Lough in Ulster. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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