Clea Lake | |
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Location | County Armagh, Northern Ireland |
Coordinates | 54°13′50″N6°43′15″W / 54.23056°N 6.72083°W |
Type | Fresh Water Lake |
Primary inflows | Gentle Owens |
Primary outflows | Callan[ citation needed ] |
Basin countries | Northern Ireland |
Settlements | Keady |
Clea Lake or Lough Clea is situated just outside Keady in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. [1] It provides water for the Keady area and is a popular fishing location in south Armagh.
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