River Clarin Explained
| River Clarin |
| Name Other: | River Clareen, Clarinbridge River, Clarin River |
| Name Etymology: | river of the little plain / flat board |
| Length: | 31.78km (19.75miles) |
| Basin Size: | 123km2[1] |
| Discharge1 Avg: | 1.45m3/s[2] |
The River Clarin (Irish: Abhainn an Chláirín[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through southern County Galway.[4]
Course
The River Clarin rises in the townland of Gortnalone, north of Attymon and snakes westwards, turning southwards through Athenry. Athenry Castle was built at a fording point on the river. It flows southwestwards and passes under the N18 at Clarinbridge and enters Dunbulcaun Bay.[5] [6]
Wildlife
Fish species include Crayfish, trout, salmon, lamprey and eel.[7]
See also
References
53.3349°N -8.6089°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Hydrological Data . Environmental Protection Agency . Ireland . July 1995 . 22 June 2020 .
- Web site: Publications.
- Web site: Abhainn an Chláirín/Clarin River.
- Web site: The Angler's Guide to the Irish Fisheries: Containing Descriptions of Angling Days Spent on the Rivers and Principal Loughs Throughout the Country, Setting Forth Their True Sporting Quality, with Hints on Flies, Tackle and Other Information Helpful to Fishermen. Joseph. Adams. 1 January 1924. Hutchinson. Google Books.
- Web site: athenry.
- Web site: American Coach's Tribute To Galway - Salthilldevon.ie - Salthilldevon.ie.
- Web site: Council fined for polluting river.
