Lough Neagh, sometimes Loch Neagh, (pronounced /ˌlɒxˈneɪ/, lokh nay) is a freshwater lake in Northern Ireland. The largest lake by area in the British Isles, it supplies 40% of Northern Ireland's water. Its name comes from Irish:Loch nEachach, meaning "Lake of Eachaidh", although today it is usually spelt Loch nEathach (Irish:[ɫ̪ɔx ˈn̠ʲahax]) in Irish. The lough is owned by the Earl of Shaftesbury.