Killala Bay
Killala Bay (Irish: Cuan Chill Ala) is a bay on the west coast of Ireland, between County Mayo and County Sligo, with Kilcummin Head to the west and Lenadoon Point to the east, which is the estuary for the River Moy. The village of Killala is at the southwest corner of the bay.
| Killala Bay | |
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Killala Bay | |
| Location | County Mayo |
| Coordinates | 54°15′N 9°08′W |
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. width | 5.5 miles (8.9 km) |
| Surface area | 1,061 hectares (10.61 km2) |
| Max. depth | 36 metres (20 fathoms) |
| Settlements | Killala |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Killala Bay/Moy Estuary |
| Designated | 7 June 1996 |
| Reference no. | 843 |
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