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Glen Lough
Lake
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Editor's Notes
Glen Lough (Irish: Loch an Ghleanna) is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Donegal near the village of Creeslough.
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Weather at Glen Lough
H: 56° L: 51°
Patchy rain nearby
56°
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Feels like 49°
Precipitation
58%
Humidity
70%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
3.9
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
52°
3 AM
51°
6 AM
53°
9 AM
54°
12 PM
56°
3 PM
55°
6 PM
54°
9 PM
54°
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- Where is Glen Lough?
- Glen Lough is a lake in Northern Ireland.
- Can you swim at Glen Lough?
- There is no fixed answer for Glen Lough: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Glen Lough in Northern Ireland. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Northern Ireland
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