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Carlingford Lough, Down / Louth

Carlingford Lough is a sea lough, forming part of the border between County Down (in Northern Ireland) and County Louth (in the Republic of Ireland). The Newry River flows into the lough from the north-west. The northern shores have extensive mudflats and salt marshes which provide winter feeding areas for wildfowl and wading birds. The northern shore (in County Down) is within the council area of Newry, Mourne and Down.

Place Type: Sea, Estuary, Creek
Historic County: Down / Louth
Lat, Long: 54.060158,-6.184597
Grid Reference: J 1892 1385
Civil Parish: Kilbroney CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332121
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Carlingford_Lough,_Down_332121

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