Levally Lough, County Galway
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LocationCounty Galway
Coordinates53°32′N 8°43′W / 53.53°N 8.71°W
Primary inflowsOne stream on the north-east side
BasincountriesIreland
| Levally Lough | |
|---|---|
| Loch an Leathbhaile (Irish) | |
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°32′N 8°43′W / 53.53°N 8.71°W |
| Primary inflows | One stream on the north-east side |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Surface area | 48.3 ha (0.19 sq mi) |
| References | [1] |
Levally Lough (Irish: Loch an Leathbhaile)[2] is a turlough (periodically dry lake) in County Galway, Ireland, about 9 km (6 mi) east of Tuam.
Levally Lough is in an area of limestone rock. The lake has formed since the last glacial period, about 11,000 years ago.[3]
Hydrology
Levally Lough was identified as a turlough in 2018, when the lake emptied entirely. Its outflow has not yet been fully ascertained. The lake is part of a system of turloughs that includes Glenamaddy Turlough. Levally Lough empties less frequently than other turloughs and its longer cycle is second only to that of Lough Funshinagh in County Roscommon.[3]