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  Leitrim - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The principal river is the Shannon, which, issuing from Lough Allen, forms the south-western boundary of the county with Roscommon.
The Bonnet rises in the north-west and flows to Lough Gill, and the streams of Drones and Duff separate Leitrim from Donegal and Sligo.
Lough Melvin and the coast rivers afford rod fishing, the lough being noted for its gillaroo trout.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Leitrim   (806 words)

  
 Lewis: Co. Leitrim
Lough Gill, though forming part of the western boundary of the county is chiefly in that of Sligo: it is about five or six miles in length and two in breadth; and its shores, naturally romantic, have been richly planted and cultivated.
Throughout the whole of its course from Lough Allen to this point it separates the county from that of Roscommon, and is nagigable.
It is situated near the southern extremity of Lough Allen, not far from the point where the Shannon emerges from it, and close to that were the new line of navigation from Battle-bridge enters it.
www.trainweb.org /i3/lewis_let.htm   (4147 words)

  
 William J. Lough
WILLIAM J. LOUGH, who has been one of the foremost business men of Altamont, Kansas, for many years, is a member of the firm of Lough Brothers, merchants of that city.
Lough was born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1856, and is a son of John A.
Lough is a Mason and has risen to the rank of Knight Templar; he has been eminent commander of the commandery and has passed through all the chairs.
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 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for lough
Allen, Lough ALLEN, LOUGH [Allen, Lough], lake, 8 mi (12.9 km) long and 3 mi (4.8 km) wide, Co. Leitrim and Co. Roscommon, N Republic of Ireland.
Derg, Lough DERG, LOUGH [Derg, Lough], in Ireland.
Lough island full of legend and mystery; A ferryman's love of the beautiful Lough Erne has led to his new book on an ancient island in the lakeland waters.
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 Lough Ree - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Lough Ree (Loch Rí in Irish) is a lake in the midlands of Ireland, the second of the three major lakes on the River Shannon.
Lough Ree is the second largest lake on the Shannon after Lough Derg.
The other two major lakes are Lough Allen to the north, and Lough Derg to the south, there are also several minor lakes along the length of the river.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lough_Ree   (266 words)

  
 Lough Key
Lough Key Forest Park is often considered to be one of the most scenic areas of the west of Ireland, and is run by Coillte Teoranta.
The Lough Key Plan says of the area in which most of 04/2031 and all of 04/2030 are located: “This zone mostly consists of lands within the Forest Park.
The proposed development at Lough Key Forest Park is unsustainable in environmental, economic and social terms, and, should it be realised, will have an undesirable destructive effect on the recreational, historic, landscape and natural character of Lough Key Forest Park and the former Rockingham Demesne.
www.woodlandleague.org /communities/loughkey   (4687 words)

  
 lough - Search Results - MSN Encarta
The largest lake of the British Isles, it is 29 km (18 mi) long and 24 km (15 mi) wide and has an area...
Corrib, Lough, lake, western Ireland, in county Galway and in county Mayo.
The county is nearly divided into two parts by Lough Allen.
ca.encarta.msn.com /lough.html   (104 words)

  
 EARLY HISTORY of Lough Allen Region
Along the Western shore of Lough Allen when the lake was dropped by the E.S.B. to as low as 150 ft O.D. vast areas of shoreline were littered by great oak trees.
On the West side of Lough Allen is a territory Tir Thuathail from Thathal maol Gobh grandson of Cairbre one of the sons of Niall the Great.
To the South of Lough Allen Muintir Eoluis it as divided in Muintir Carolan.
www.dbo.ie /loughallen   (3024 words)

  
 Destination Ireland - County Leitrim Accommodation
Welcome to the Lodges and the Residences at the Lough Allen Hotel and Spa in Drumshanbo Situated on the shores of Lough Allen, with its spectacular beauty, the Lodges and Residences are part of the fabulous new Lough Allen Hotel and Spa.
ANGLING Lough Allen is one of Ireland’s premier Pike waters providing a great variety for the angler with plenty of bays, shallows and deep stretches.
It is situated in the heart of county Leitrim in rolling countryside on the shores of Lough Allen.
www.foundmark.com /Ireland/allin1/self-cater/leitrim.html   (957 words)

  
 Welcome to Una Bhan, Rural Tourism
Stretching from the majestic Lough Ree in the South East to Lough Allen in the North East.
Lough Ree is 17 miles long and encloses many bays and inlets which offer a variety of angling options.
Lough Allen is deep and dangerous with very changeable conditions.
www.unabhan.net /activities.htm   (721 words)

  
 Silver Line Cruisers Canal and River Boats Ireland - Canal Cruising Holiday in Ireland Europe - Canalboat Holidays
A fisherman's paradise with the River Shannon, Brosna, Lough Derg, Lough Allen and the Grand Canal.
It is navigable from Lough Allen in the North to Killaloe in the South.
Lough Derg is the largest of the great Shannon Lakes covering a total distance of some 24 miles between Portumna and Killaloe and it is 9 miles across at its widest point.
www.canalboatholidays.com /canalboat/silver_line/boats/vehicles.shtml   (788 words)

  
 Clare Timeshare — Quality Time Share and Holiday Rental Properties in County Clare, Ireland
Up until 1994, the river Shannon was navigable only up as far as Lough Allen but the opening of the old Ballinamore and Ballyconnell canal, now called the Shannon-Erne waterway, has allowed the Shannon to be linked with Lough Key, giving one up to 466 miles of navigable river.
Lough Derg to the south, known as Irelands 'Pleasure Lake' is the largest lake on the waterway system.
Northwards to Carrick on Shannon the lake narrows and brings you through a series of loughs that stretch for miles flowing gently past a cluster of small towns and villages that are well worth stopping for a visit.
www.claretimeshare.com /magibiz/www/default.asp?mags=cruises   (4840 words)

  
 RIGZONE - Finavera Says Lough Allen Gas Field Could Hold 1.5 Billion boe
This evaluation, completed in conjunction with Schlumberger has estimated a potential in situ resource of 9.4 trillion cubic feet of gas, or 1.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent, with a predicted average recovery rate of 40 percent.
The Lough Allen Natural Gas Field is a tight gas basin.
Tight gas reservoirs are becoming increasingly important for exploration and development in North America and Europe due to the global increase in demand for natural gas.
www.rigzone.com /news/article.asp?a_id=29354   (705 words)

  
 Coal
The surface of Coal-Measures exposed is small, and is definitely bounded by lower and unproductive beds upon the west.
The fl Silurian shales of Strangford Lough have been mistaken for Coal-Measures; but a very slight acquaintance with the fossils of that locality will prevent the repetition of so futile a speculation.
Part of the Lough Allen coalfield lies within the county; and true coal exists, in a limited amount, in a patch of Coal Measures lying just beyond the eastern border.
www.travelinireland.com /ireland_guide/ireland_guide_coal1.htm   (631 words)

  
 Awards Link U   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Lough Allen College has provided a second level education in Drumkeerin since 1934.
Previously, it was known as Drumkeerin Vocational school and is proud to have provided much needed second level educational facilities in mid Leitrim and west Cavan to thousands of students since its inception.
In a community based school such as ours, students may develop their character as whole persons and graduate as confident,informed individuals with the personal attributes necessary for the modern world.in other words, they will be creative well balanced citizens of their country, able to contribute uniquely to its development, to Europe and indeed to mankind.
www.awardslinku.com /members/loughallen   (149 words)

  
 ian gallagher
The village lies close to the shores of the Lough Allen, the first lake on the Shannon.
Formerly a thriving coal mining village, Arigna has had a long and proud tradition of mining through the centuries with the industry dating back to the 1600's(over 400 years)arigna coal was mined in what were the first and last coalmines in Ireland, it still bears the remnants of coal mines closed in the 1980's.
The village of Arigna is located in North Roscommon, on the Leitrim borders, overlooking scenic Lough Allen.
www.iangallagher.com /arigna.html   (1820 words)

  
 Spencer Habour House - Spencer Habour on Lough Allen, Co. Leitrim
The Brick Works and Spencer Harbour were important factors for the industry in the l9th century for the Lough Allen community.
On the neighbouring land a new public jetty with full service block has been built to encourage the Shannon cruisers to explore Lough Allen Linked to the Shannon-Erne canals Spencer Harbour is an excellent central location for tourism and cruiser industry and unique opportunity.
Northwestern Shores of Lough Allen, Co. Leitrim between Drumkeerin and Drumshanbo via Spencer Harbour Lane on the R 280.
www.irishproperties.com /irish-property-365.htm   (569 words)

  
 Ramada Hotel and Suites at Lough Allen, Drumshanbo Hotel. Secure Online Reservations. Book Online with us and Save up ...
Situated on Lough Allen, with its spectacular beauty, the Ramada Hotel & Suites at Lough Allen is totally unique in terms of the facilities it offers combined with the incredible setting beside Lough Allen and its surrounding mountains yet just a short walk away from the picturesque Town of Drumshanbo.
Moorlands Suite at Lough Allen Hotel doubles as a large conference room with a bright and sunny aspect with superb views over Lough Allen.
Moorlands Suite at The Lough Allen Hotel and Spa is located on the ground floor with incredible views across the beautiful Lake and gardens.
www.centralr.com /Ramada_Hotel_and_Suites_at_Lough_Allen.html   (633 words)

  
 Dromineer travel guide - Wikitravel
Dromineer is a village on the shores of Lough Derg, the largest lake in Ireland in north County Tipperary.
Dromineer is on Lough Derg, which is on turn on the river Shannon.
At the other end of the Shannon, Dromineer is easily accessed from Lough Allen and Lough Ree.
wikitravel.org /en/Dromineer   (464 words)

  
 Ramada Hotel & Suites Lough Allen hotel in Leitrim Spa Hotel
Once you arrive at Ramada Hotel and Suites at Lough Allen you will appreciate that you have arrived somewhere special.
Situated on the shores of the first lake of the river Shannon and just one of the many lakes of Leitrim and the beautiful North West, Ramada Hotel and Suites at Lough Allen is absolute luxury in the most picturesque of rural settings.
The singular beauty of its shoreside location where stunning sunsets can be observed from the decking area or balcony of your hotel room, the unspoiled surrounding countryside or simply the many activities and facilities it offers ensures that every visit will be a most memorable experience.
www.loughallenhotel.com   (281 words)

  
 Awards Link U   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Lough Allen Adventure Centre is approved by Gaisce as a facilitator of Venture Projects for The Presidents Award Scheme.
For a nailier trip, hit the waves on bigger Lough Allen days out on a white water river.
val at Lough Allen, Gaisce groups (after a warm welcome®) receive a full days training in navigation and or open boat skills, camp-craft skills and survival skills.
www.awardslinku.com /members/Carrick_Community/loughallen.asp.asp   (364 words)

  
 Ramada Hotel & Suites Lough Allen. Drumshanbo, Ireland - Discounted rates at www.bookings.net
From the moment you arrive at the Lough Allen Hotel and Spa, you will know that you have arrived somewhere special.
Situated on Lough Allen, with its spectacular beauty, the Ramada Hotel and Suites, Lough Allen, is entirely unique in terms of the facilities that it offers, combined with the incredible setting beside Lough Allen and its surrounding mountains, yet just a short walk away from the picturesque town of Drumshanbo.
The choice of sports and leisure facilities is unrivalled together with health and beauty treatments at Oshadi Spa, delicious food at Rushes Restaurant and relaxing surroundings at the Drumlin Bar as well as having access to the fabulous Moorlands Equestrian Centre and excellent angling on site.
www.bookings.net /hotel/ie/ramadahotelloughallen.en.html   (728 words)

  
 Sligo Weekender: Funky festival on the shores of Lough Allen
The June bank holiday will see the launch of the Lough Allen Festival on the shores of the lake from June 3 to June 6.
All entries will be classified under three distinct categories, with the winners of each being dependent on the weather and water conditions on the day.
All in all, there is something for everybody at the Lough Allen Festival.
www.sligoweekender.ie /news/story.asp?j=23174   (358 words)

  
 Lough Allen to Carrick-on-Shannon - Walks - Inland Waterways - Ireland - IWAI
Lough Allen to Carrick-on-Shannon - Walks - Inland Waterways - Ireland - IWAI
Walks from Lough Allen to Carrick in downstream sequence:
Many will enjoy the first few kilometers which include panoramic views over Lough Allen.
walks.iwai.ie /allen/index.shtml   (326 words)

  
 RTE Business - Finavera's Lough Allen field showing potential
Irish natural gas exploration and development company Finavera Limited says the results of its technical evaluation work on its Lough Allen Natural Gas Field shows an estimated resource of 9.4 trillion cubic feet of gas, or 1.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
Finavera is currently engaged in fundraising up to €10m to carry out seismic analysis and further development on the gas field in stretches from the northwest of the Republic into Northern Ireland.
The EU has recently urged Ireland to set up a strategic gas reserve as it is only one of three states that does not store gas to provide for emergencies.
www.rte.ie /business/2006/0210/finavera.html   (224 words)

  
 Lough Allen A.C.
The club currently has Senior and Lady members, new members are always welcome.
The club are developing a number of stretches which they have bought including land on Lough Allen at Balinaghera and Drumgorman Lake.
The club is also responsible for getting funding for roads at 2 points on L. Allen - Barney's point and Herons Shore.
homepage.eircom.net /~ncffi/loughallenac.htm   (65 words)

  
 Ireland North West - Things to Do Individual Search Result   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Lough Allen is the first of the three great loughs on the River Shannon.
The water level is controlled by sluice gates and can fluctuate by as much as eight feet.
Lough Allen is noted as a pike fishery, and holds coarse fish too.
www.irelandnorthwest.ie /individual_results.asp?sID=52557   (145 words)

  
 Lough Allen Hotel & Spa - County Leitrim - Lough Allen Hotel & Spa Reviews - TripAdvisor
I agree with the other reviewers, the location of this hotel is lovely, and the staff are mainly all very nice, however...We stayed in one of the 2 bedroomed suites for a weekend, 2 adults, 2 teenagers...
just returned from a two day trip to lough allen hotel and spa in drumshambo and have to say that it is truly a great place to stay.
Stayed in the Lough Allen on the way to a wedding much further west in Ireland.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g186618-d488890-Reviews-Lough_Allen_Ho...   (607 words)

  
 Leitrim Tourism
Ballinaglera is a triangular parish bordered by the Stony River to the south, the Shannon to the North, Lough Allen to the West and an almost horse-shoe shaped range of mountains to the East, forming an enclosed, bowl-shaped valley.
There is a fishing facility on an inlet from Lough Allen and a number of sweat houses in the area.
A number of outdoor activities can be enjoyed at the outdoor pursuits centre on Lough Allen.
www.leitrimtourism.com /towns/ballinaglera.cfm   (115 words)

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