Lough Derravaragh

Lough Derravaragh

Country:
Ireland
Site number:
847
Area:
1,120.0 ha
Designation date:
07-06-1996
Coordinates:
53°38'58"N 07°21'47"W

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Lough Derravaragh. 11/06/96; West Meath; 1,120 ha; 53°40'N 007°20'W. A raised or cutaway bog with a shallow, alkaline lake and extensive reedbeds and swamps. Vegetation includes various aquatic plants dominated by reeds and sedges, several of which have a restricted distribution in Ireland, and deciduous woodland composed of native species. The site supports nationally important numbers of several species of waterbirds and provides valuable habitat for otter. Human activities include fishing, hunting, canoeing and water sports. Ramsar site no. 847.
Administrative region: Wastmeath
Regional (international) legal designations:
  • EU Natura 2000
Last publication date: 07-06-1996
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)