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Lough Gowna (Irish: Loch Gamhna, meaning 'calf lake') is a fresh water lake which is the uppermost lake on the River Erne. It is located on the border between County Longford and County Cavan, with the largest part of the lake being in County Longford.
Lough Gowna (Irish: Loch Gamhna, meaning "calf lake") is a fresh water lake which is the uppermost lake on the River Erne. It is located on the border between County Longford and County Cavan, with the largest part of the lake being in County Longford.
The numerous interconnected lakes that form the headwaters of the Erne are collectively known as the Gowna Lakes. Lough Gowna itself consists of a number of large basins connected by short river stretches and is principally pike fishing water.
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About Lough Gowna This is a freshwater lake which is the uppermost lake on the River Erne. It is located on the border between County Longford and County Cavan, with the largest part of the lake being in County Longford.
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- Gowna, Ireland
- Nearby attractions include Killykeen Forest Park (3.8 miles), Leebeen Park (3.1 miles), and Glan Bar (4.7 miles). See all nearby attractions.
- Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant. See all property amenities.
- Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay. Learn more.
- Yes, free parking is available to guests. Learn more.
- Conveniently located restaurants include Wok Inn, Insomnia, and Breffni Arms Hotel. See all nearby restaurants.
- Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the centre of Gowna. See all nearby attractions.
- Many travellers enjoy visiting Jacobean Church (9.8 miles). See all nearby attractions.
Lough Gowna is on the Cavan / Longford border. The Piker's Lodge is newly refurbished and is ideally suited for angling guests. The Lough Gowna Lakes covers an area of 1,800 acres (728 hectares) and is known as one of the best course fishing waters in Europe.
The story of how Lough Gowna was formed is: It is said that a woman went to wash clothes in a well in Abbeylara. She was on the point to "posh" the clothes in the well when a calf ran out of the well and the water following him, and as it ran along it formed Lough Gowna.
