Lough Ennell

#391 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lough Ennell is a lake near the town of Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is situated beside the N52 road, off the Mullingar/Kilbeggan road. The lake is part of the Lough Ennell Special Protection Area. It is 6.5 km long by 2 km wide, with an area of about 12 km². Lough Ennell has a large area of shallow water with nearly two-thirds of its area being less than 25 feet and almost half of it being under 10 ft deep. The lake produced Ireland's largest ever lake brown trout at 26 lbs. ()

Alternative names: Area: 5.02 mi²Length: 4.04 miWidth: 6562 ftMaximum depth: 98 ftElevation: 253 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°27'0"N, 7°25'0"W

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WestmeathIreland

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

Nearby attractions include: Kilbeggan Distillery, Mullingar Greyhound Stadium, Mullingar Golf Club, Cathedral of Christ the King.

6.6 miSW
Museum
Kilbeggan Distillery, Kilbeggan
169 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ireland, the Kilbeggan Distillery is a historic gem that offers a window into the time-honored craft of Irish whiskey-making. Established in 1757, it stands as one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Ireland, boasting a rich heritage that has...
5.8 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium, Mullingar
149 min walk • Mullingar Greyhound Stadium is a beacon of entertainment in the heart of Ireland, offering a unique blend of speed, sport, and spectacle. Situated in Mullingar, a bustling town in the Republic of Ireland, this stadium is a premier destination for greyhound racing...
3.2 miNE
Golf
Mullingar Golf Club, Mullingar
81 min walk • Mullingar Golf Club is a private golf club located in County Westmeath, Ireland. Originally founded in 1894, the golf club is situated on the Belvedere estate located 5 kilometres from Mullingar town.
6.1 miNE
Church
Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar
156 min walk • Cathedral of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is situated near the centre of Mullingar next to the Royal Canal.
6.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Harbour Place Shopping Centre, Mullingar
159 min walk • Harbour Place Shopping Centre is a shopping centre located in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. The centre is anchored by Dunnes Stores, which is the largest store.
2.7 miNE
Park, History museum, Museum
Belvedere House and Gardens, Mullingar
70 min walk • Belvedere House and Gardens is a country house located approximately 8 kilometres from Mullingar, County Westmeath in Ireland on the north-east shore of Lough Ennell. It was built in 1740 as a hunting lodge for Robert Rochfort, 1st Earl of Belvedere by architect Richard Cassels, one of Ireland's foremost Palladian architects.
6 miNE
Memorial
Famine Memorial Fountain, Mullingar
153 min walk • The Famine Memorial Fountain is a memorial to the Great Famine in Mullingar, Ireland. The memorial stands in a public square at an intersection between Dominick Street and Oliver Plunkett street.
6.5 miNE
Church
St Paul's Church, Mullingar
165 min walk • Saint Paul's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the west of Mullingar town in County Westmeath, Ireland. Less than fifty years old, Saint Paul's Church is the newest Catholic church in the town of Mullingar.
6.1 miNE
Park
Mullingar Town Park, Mullingar
155 min walk • Mullingar Town Park is a public park situated in the centre of Mullingar, a town in County Westmeath, Ireland. Originally opened in the 1960s, the park includes several playgrounds, a swimming pool and a large pond near the centre.
6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Mullingar Arts Centre, Mullingar
152 min walk • Mullingar Arts Centre is a performing arts centre in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland.
4.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Castlelost Castle
123 min walk • Castlelost Castle is a ruined motte-and-bailey castle located in the townland of Castlelost, just north of Rochfortbridge in County Westmeath, Ireland.