Larne Lough
Inlet on the coast of Northern Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Larne Lough, historically Lough Larne (from Irish Loch Latharna),[2] is a sea loch or inlet in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies between the Islandmagee peninsula and the mainland. At its mouth is the town of Larne. It is designated as an area of special scientific interest, a special protection area, and a Ramsar site to protect the wetland environment, particularly due to the presence of certain bird species and shellfish.
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Location | Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Coordinates | 54.82762°N 5.79011°W / 54.82762; -5.79011 |
Basin countries | Northern Ireland |
Designated | 4 March 1997 |
Reference no. | 895[1] |
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