Moore Hall and Lough Carra — Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark Project

GEOSHUÍOMH

HALLA UÍ MORDHA AGUS LOCH CEARA

Tugadh Fionn Loch Ceara ar dtús air, le cur síos a dhéanamh ar dhath bán an locha, ach tuigimid anois go bhfuil an dath sin air de bharr marla a bheith san uisce.

Cruthaítear marla nuair a dhéantar uisce a forsháithiú le cailcít. Soláthraíonn sé gnáthóg uathúil d’fheithidí, bláthanna, éin agus mamaigh atá ina gcónaí ann. Ba sa bhliain 1923 le linn an Chogaidh Chathartha in Éirinn a scrios fórsaí in aghaidh an Chonartha Halla an Mhúraigh, teach mór de chuid an 18^ú haois.

You can find further information on the lake, its wildlife and the threats for its future on recently produced videos from the EPA (anseo), the Eco Eye episode from 2021 (anseo) and on the Lough Carra Life project website.

Ár gCód Iompair

Whilst exploring our geosites, remember to follow these simple principles to help keep our beautiful landscape spotless and to preserve it for generations (those living here and those visiting here) to come.

Fiafraigh cead ón úinéir talún before walking on their land as most of the region, including the uplands are in private ownership.
Ná Fág Lorg by following the 7 principles highlighted to the right
Do not hammer or remove rocks without permission
Follow our Cód Iontaiseach

More information on our code of conduct is available anseo.