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Lough Gill
Lake
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Lough Gill (Irish: Loch Gile, meaning 'bright or white lake') is a freshwater lough (lake) mainly situated in County Sligo, but partly in County Leitrim, in Ireland. Lough Gill provides the setting for William Butler Yeats' poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree".
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Weather at Lough Gill
46°F, Clear · H 54° / L 42° · 83% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 54° L: 42°
Clear
46°
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Feels like 40°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
91%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
42°
3 AM
45°
6 AM
46°
9 AM
47°
12 PM
52°
3 PM
54°
6 PM
51°
9 PM
49°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lough Gill?
- Lough Gill is a lake in Ulster.
- Can you swim at Lough Gill?
- There is no fixed answer for Lough Gill: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lough Gill in Ulster. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Location & Contact
Ulster
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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