title: Lough Golagh
text: # Lough Golagh
  
  Lough Golagh is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in south County Donegal.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Lough Golagh is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Ballyshannon. It measures about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) long west–east and 1.0 km (0.6 mi) wide.
  
  ## Natural history
  
  Lough Golagh forms part of the Lough Golagh and Breesy Hill Special Area of Conservation. An island in the lake supports important bird species including common tern and black-headed gull.
  
  