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Lough Neagh

Northern Ireland

The hole the giant Fionn left when he threw earth at a Scottish rival.

Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the British Isles. Legend says the giant Fionn mac Cumhaill scooped up a huge clod of earth to hurl at a Scottish giant.

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When
Legend
Where
54.6200, -6.4000
Group
Legends

Visiting

Many access points, including Oxford Island nature reserve near Lurgan.

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