Lough Sillan
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History
On 25 July 1878, schoolmaster Michael McCabe took his pupils on a boat trip on Lough Sillan. After travelling a short distance the vessel capsized and sank, claiming 17 victims: the school principal, his wife, two school staff, and 13 pupils. It was one of Ireland's worst inland drowning tragedies.[2] In July 2004, a plaque was unveiled at the lake shore adjacent to the path used by those who died.Template:Fact
Facilities
There is a mobile home park and public playground on the lake shore, with a lodge, tennis court, and marina nearby.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The lake is used for fishing and water sports.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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