Lough Sillan
Lough Sillan (Irish: Loch Saileán)[2] is a lough (lake) located near the town of Shercock in County Cavan, Ireland.
| Lough Sillan | |
|---|---|
 As seen from the R162 road | |
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Cavan |
| Coordinates | 54°0′18″N 6°55′40″W |
| Native name | Loch Saileán (Irish) |
| Catchment area | 51.26 km2 (19.8 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Surface area | 1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 94 m (308 ft) |
| References | [1] |
History
On 25 July 1878, schoolmaster Michael McCabe took his pupils on a boat trip on Lough Sillan. After travelling a short distance the vessel capsized and sank, claiming 17 victims: the school principal, his wife, two school staff, and 13 pupils. It was one of Ireland's worst inland drowning tragedies.[3] In July 2004, a plaque was unveiled at the lake shore adjacent to the path used by those who died.
Facilities
There is a mobile home park and public playground on the lake shore, with a lodge, tennis court, and marina nearby. The lake is used for fishing and water sports.
See also
References
- "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 13. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- "Loch Saileán/Lough Sillan". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Government of Ireland - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Dublin City University. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- "Irish Examiner Archives". Irish Examiner. 24 July 2004. Archived from the original on 4 November 2005. Retrieved 23 August 2008.
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