Ballisodare River Explained

Ballisodare River
Length:	60.8km (37.8miles)
Basin Size:	652.7km2
Discharge1 Avg:	18.25m3/s

The Ballisodare River (Irish: Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara; also spelled Ballysadare) is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Sligo.^[1]

Course

The Ballisodare River derives from three other Sligo rivers: the Unshin River, the Owenmore River and the Owenbeg River. It flows through Ballysadare, passing under the N4 and N59 roads.

Wildlife

The Ballisodare River is a noted salmon and trout fishery, with the pools under Ballysadare Falls a favourite spot.^{[2] [3]}

See also

Rivers of Ireland

54.1905°N -8.4838°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ballysadare Estuary. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519164832/http://www.wfdfish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Ballysadare.pdf. 19 May 2021. The Central and Regional Fisheries Board. Ireland. September 2009.
2. Web site: The Ballisodate River System. https://web.archive.org/web/20160428022815/http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/ballisodare-river-system/50731. 28 April 2016.
3. Web site: About Ballisodare Fishing Club - Ballisodare River - Salmon River - Salmon Fishing. www.ballisodarefishingclub.ie.