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Lough Meelagh is a lake and is located in Roscommon, Connaught, Ireland. The estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 46 metres. It has an elevation of 46 metres. Lough Meelagh is situated southwest of Rockhill, close to Orchard Island.

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Arigna Mining Experience

Arigna Mining Experience

3.65km from Lough Meelagh

The Arigna Mining Experience is a centre dedicated to the coal mining history of Arigna over a period of 400 years, local geology and coal, as well as new forms of renewable energy. It is Ireland's first museum dedicated to coal mining. Experience what it was like for yourself on a guided tour underground with a former coal miner who brings the history of the coal mine and previous iron mine to life.

Lough Allen

Lough Allen

4.75km from Lough Meelagh

Lough Allen is a lake on the River Shannon in northeastern Connacht, Ireland. Most of the lake is in County Leitrim, with a smaller part in County Roscommon. The lake lies to the south of the River Shannon's source, near the Iron Mountains, and is the uppermost of the three main lakes on the river. The other two, Lough Ree and Lough Derg are much further to the south.

Seltannasaggart

Seltannasaggart

8.07km from Lough Meelagh

Seltannasaggart also called Corry Mountain, is a low mountain near Lough Allen on the border of County Roscommon and County Leitrim in Ireland; it is the highest point in Roscommon. The mountain is the highest point of County Roscommon. It is part of the Arigna Mountains and rises to a height of 428 metres. On the southern slopes are the remains of a promontory fort and sweat houses.

Lough Allen

Lough Allen

8.38km from Lough Meelagh

Lough Allen is the uppermost of the three main lakes on the River Shannon. The lake, some 8 miles long and 3 miles broad at its widest (north) end, is surrounded by mountains. Lough Allen draws fishermen from around the world as it is famous for trout and pike, as well as water-sports and its beautiful natural surroundings.

Stag Island

Stag Island

8.49km from Lough Meelagh

Stag Island is next to Stag Island and is located in Roscommon, Connaught, Ireland. It has a length of 0.78 kilometres.

Lough Key

Lough Key

8.57km from Lough Meelagh

Lough Key is a lake in Ireland. It is in the northwest of County Roscommon, northeast of the town of Boyle. The lough is believed to be named after a mythical figure named Cé. The lake is several kilometres across and contains over thirty wooded islands including Castle Island, Trinity Island, Orchard Island, Stag Island, Bullock Island, and Drumman's Island. Castle Island has had a number of structures built on it over the centuries.

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Roscommon

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County Roscommon is a county in Ireland. In the western region, it is part of the province of Connacht. It is the 11th largest Irish county by area and 27th most populous. Its county town and largest town is Roscommon. Roscommon County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county was 64,544 as of the 2016 census.

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