Welcome to the Lough Carra website

This website was established to provide information on the ecology, biodiversity and conservation of Lough Carra (Co. Mayo) and its lakeshore habitats.

The information on this website has been collated from various sources and is provided in order to raise awareness and understanding of the value and importance of this beautiful lake, and to encourage enhanced protection of this valuable component of Ireland's heritage.

There is a variety of topics available, ranging from non-technical information to copies of scientific publications, as well as images of the lake and its habitats and wildlife.

Further information on these and other topics will be included as it becomes available.

Please contact us if you have information that you think might be of interest.