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Ree, Lough

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Ree, Lough

Lake on the River Shannon in the Republic of Ireland, between counties Roscommon, Westmeath, and Longford; 24 km/15 mi long and 1 km/0.6 mi to 11 km/7 mi wide. Lough Ree contains many small islands, which have the remains of ancient churches. It is used for game fishing and sailing.

Hare Island has the ruins of a church reputedly founded by St Ciaran in the 6th century; Inchmore, Inchbofin, and Saint's islands also have early church remains, and Inchcleraun is the site of a monastery founded by St Diarmait in 540 on which are six early churches.



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