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Carlingford Lough - Definition and Overview |
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Carlingford Lough is a sea loch that forms part of the international border between Northern Ireland (Ulster) and the Republic of Ireland to its south.
On the northern side, in County Down backed by the Mountains of Mourne, are the coastal towns of Warrenpoint and Rostrevor and on the southern side, in County Meath, are Omeath, Carlingford and Greenore, all on the Cooley peninsula.
On November 3, 1916 two steamers, the SS Connemara and the SS Retriever, collided and sank in the loch with the loss of 94 lives.
It is a popular venue for sea angling and yachting. The northern shores contain mudflats and salt marsh so provide winter feeding areas for Light-bellied Brent Goose Branta bernicla hrota.At its mouth there are several small rock and shingle islands which are breeding areas for terns, which feed in the shallow waters of the lough.
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Example Usage of Carlingford |
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TheIrishHorse: @LivvyMoffitt If Santa's reading this I've already picked out my foalie he's just over the border in Carlingford. I've been good, honest!! |
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102megan: I just became the mayor of Carlingford Station on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/5fTQ3Q |
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102megan: I'm at Carlingford Station (Lloyds Ave, Carlingford). http://4sq.com/5fTQ3Q |
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