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Ree, Lough
Lough Ree near Athlone, County Westmeath, Ire.
Lough Ree
lake, Ireland
Lough Ree, lake on the River Shannon, Ireland, separating Counties Longford and Westmeath (east) from County Roscommon (west). The irregular shoreline is varied and includes both deep bays and shallow inlets. There are numerous islands, accessible by boat from Athlone. On several of the larger islands are remains of ancient churches. The lake is noted for its fishing.
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