Lough Meelagh (Irish: Loch Míolach) is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Roscommon.

Geography

Lough Meelagh measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It lies about 10 km (6 mi) west of Drumshanbo, near the village of Keadue. The Kilronan Castle estate occupies the western shore of the lake.

Natural history

Fish species in Lough Meelagh include perch, roach, pike, and the critically endangered European eel.

See also