River Lagan

River LaganThe River Lagan flowing through Belfast, Northern Ireland.
River Lagan, Northern Ireland
River Lagan, Northern Ireland

River Lagan, river, eastern Northern Ireland, rising on the western slopes of Slieve Croob and flowing for 45 miles (73 km) through the city of Belfast into Belfast Lough. The Lower Lagan Valley is one of the most intensively industrialized and urbanized regions of Northern Ireland.

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Article Title: River Lagan
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 16 August 2023
Access Date: February 23, 2025