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Lake in County Cork, Ireland
Kilkeran Lake
Kilkeran Lake, view from the western side
Kilkeran Lake is located in IrelandKilkeran LakeKilkeran LakeLocation in Ireland
LocationIreland
Coordinates51°33′29″N 8°57′17″W / 51.55816°N 8.95470°W / 51.55816; -8.95470
Lake typesedimentary lagoon
Primary outflowsLong Strand River and Glandore Bay
Basin countriesIreland
Surface area16 ha (40 acres)
Max. depth3 m (9.8 ft)

Kilkeran Lake is a natural sedimentary lagoon in county Cork, in the Castlefreke townland. Its southern shore is approx. 300 meters away from the ocean shore of the Glandore Bay, and separated by the Long Strand beach, a system of dunes, and a road. The Long Strand River connects it to the ocean.

References

  1. "Kilkeran Lake, Sampling Fish for the Water Framework Directive - Transitional Waters 2008" (PDF). The Central and Regional Fisheries Boards.
  2. "Kilkeran Lake County Cork, OSI Discovery Series sheet 89" (PDF). Ordnance Survey Ireland.
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