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Photo: East end of Ballynakill Lough - geograph.org.uk - 837011 by A McCarron (CC BY-SA 2.0) License

Lough Ballynakill

Lake

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Ballynakill Lough is a lake in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. The lake is fed by a short stream connected to the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Tooreen Bog is located on the lakes south coast.

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Weather at Lough Ballynakill

H: 56° L: 51°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
52°
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Feels like 46°
Precipitation
58%
Humidity
72%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
52°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lough Ballynakill?
Lough Ballynakill is a lake in Connacht.
Can you swim at Lough Ballynakill?
There is no fixed answer for Lough Ballynakill: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lough Ballynakill in Connacht. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Connacht

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