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Ballyallia Lough
Lake
Ballyalla Lake, also known as Ballyallia Lough, is a small lake on the River Fergus, north of the town of Ennis in County Clare, Ireland. It covers an area of 308 hectares (760 acres), it is an important site for waterbirds, and has been recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. It is protected by the Irish National Parks and Wildlife Service as a wildfowl sanctuary, meaning that shooting game birds is not allowed at the lake.
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- Where is Ballyallia Lough?
- Ballyallia Lough is a lake in Munster.
- Can you swim at Ballyallia Lough?
- There is no fixed answer for Ballyallia Lough: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Ballyallia Lough in Munster. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Consistently meets the strictest bacteriological standards — great for swimming.
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Munster
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