Lough Sheelin

#204 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

Lough Sheelin, in standard Irish Loch Síleann, is a limestone freshwater lough in central Ireland. The lake is a part of the River Inny course, and ultimately of the Shannon system. ()

Alternative names: Area: 7.34 mi²Length: 4.97 miWidth: 2.49 miMaximum depth: 49 ftElevation: 197 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°48'14"N, 7°19'38"W

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CavanIreland

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Lough Sheelin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mullaghmeen, Cavan County Museum, Lough Kinale.

3.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mullaghmeen
84 min walk • Mullaghmeen, at 258 metres, is the county top for Westmeath in Ireland, and is the lowest county top in Ireland. Mullaghmeen is located in the Mullaghmeen Forest, known for having the largest planted beech forest in Europe.
6.6 miNE
Museum
Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff
168 min walk • Cavan County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Cavan. The museum is housed in the former Convent of St Clare in Ballyjamesduff.
4 miSW
Lake
Lough Kinale
101 min walk • Lough Kinale is a freshwater lake in the north midlands of Ireland. It is located on the borders of Counties Longford, Westmeath and Cavan. Lough Kinale forms part of the River Inny. The lake's inflow is from Lough Sheelin and the outflow is to Lough Derravaragh.

Lough Sheelin

Facts and practical information

Lough Sheelin plan & book

Lough Sheelin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mullaghmeen

Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff

Lough Kinale