Lough Gowna
Lake Complex lake with many islands in Leinster
A large lake on the Longford-Cavan border used for coarse and game fishing, boating and lakeside cottages.
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Lough Gowna is a lake located on the border area between counties Longford and Cavan in the Irish midlands. The lake has a complex, island-studded shoreline.
The lake is well known locally for coarse and game fishing and for its scenic island and peninsula features that attract small-boat visitors. Settlements and roads sit around parts of the shore while other areas are more remote.
Lough Gowna occupies a shallow post-glacial basin and its irregular shoreline is a result of drowned drumlin and glacial deposition patterns common in the region.
Geographically it straddles the counties of Longford and Cavan in the province of Leinster, in the central-eastern part of Ireland.
- Irregular shoreline and islands: Marked by a highly indented shoreline with many islands and inlets, offering a varied shoreline for anglers and boaters.
How to Get to Lough Gowna #
Lough Gowna is accessible from Longford (approx. 20-30 minutes by car) via regional roads R194 and local county roads. Parking and boat-launch facilities are scattered; travelers should plan logistics in advance and respect private shorelines.
Tips for Visiting Lough Gowna #
- Launch small boats from the official slipways; local angling clubs manage many beats and provide up-to-date information.
- Stop at the village of Granard or Longford town for supplies - facilities around the lake are sparse.
Best Time to Visit Lough Gowna #
Best time: late spring through early autumn for full access and angling.
Weather & Climate near Lough Gowna #
Lough Gowna's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1086 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
