River Erriff Explained

River Erriff
Source1 Location:Glennacally
Length:33km (21miles)
Basin Size:163km2[1]
Discharge1 Avg:8.16m3/s

The River Erriff [2] is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Mayo.[3] A spate river, it is characterised by lively streams and deep fish-holding pools.[4] A waterfall called Aasleagh Falls [5] is near the mouth of the river.

Course

The River Erriff forms from the union of the Owenree River and Owenmore River in Glennacally. It flows west-southwest parallel to the N59, passing under Aasleagh Bridge and entering Killary Harbour.

Wildlife

The River Erriff is a noted salmon and trout fishery.[3] [6]

See also

54.1905°N -8.4838°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 11 November 2016 . 6 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151006211222/https://www.epa.ie/pubs/reports/water/flows/Hydrological%20Data%20Book%201995.pdf . dead .
  2. Web site: Abhainn na hOirimhe/Erriff River . Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie) . 16 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Community group bids for Erriff River fishing rights . Anton . McNulty . The Mayo News.
  4. Web site: Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland .
  5. Web site: Eas Liath/Aasleagh . Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie) . 16 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Erriff Fishery - Fishing in Connemara and Mayo. errifffishery.ie.

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