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Lough Gara
Lake
Lough Gara (Irish: Loch Uí Ghadhra) is a lake in counties Sligo and Roscommon, Ireland. It is an Important Bird Area protecting 1,788 ha of which most (1,742 ha) is designated as a Ramsar Site (a wetland having international importance under the Ramsar Convention).
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lough Gara?
- Lough Gara is a lake in Ulster.
- Can you swim at Lough Gara?
- There is no fixed answer for Lough Gara: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lough Gara in Ulster. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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