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| Lough Island Reavy | |
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  Lough Island Reavy | |
| Location | Kilcoo, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°14′20″N6°0′50″W / 54.23889°N 6.01389°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
Lough Island Reavy is a small man-made lough in Kilcoo, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a fishing spot, which is controlled by the Kilcoo Angling Club. The lake contains pike and perch, as well as small numbers of wild brown trout and eels.
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