Ollatrim River Explained

The Ollatrim River (Irish: Abhainn Chalatroma)^[1] rises in County Tipperary, Ireland. It joins the Nenagh River east of Nenagh town and together they flow into Lough Derg north of Dromineer. A short section of the river forms the border between County Offaly and County Tipperary. The river flows through the Townland of Ollatrim.^[2]

Recreation

The Ollatrim river, is popular for angling, it holds a stock of wild salmon and trout. The Ormonde Anglers Association were allocated funds to improve areas of both the Ollatrim and Nenagh rivers.^{[3] [4]} There are 15 km of trout fishing on the Ollatrim.

Bridges

Rathurles Bridge, a three arched road bridge built in the 18th century in the townland of Rathurles is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest.^[5]

Bridge at Cloonmore is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest^[6]

Aghnameadle Bridge, a three arched bridge built in the late 18th century in the townland of Barngrotty in County Offaly is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest.^[7]

References

52.9333°N -24°W

Notes and References

1. http://www.logainm.ie/67241.aspx Ollatrim River
2. Web site: King's County (Offaly).
3. Web site: Rehabilitation of salmonid production areas in the Nenagh River | Limerick . Fisheriesireland.ie . 2013-05-21 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043740/http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Limerick/rehabilitation-of-salmonid-production-areas-in-the-nenagh-river.html . dead .
4. Web site: Archived copy . 18 July 2013 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043905/http://www.immortal-ink.com/sfp/images/resources/plan2011.pdf . dead .
5. Web site: Rathurles Bridge, RATHFALLA, TIPPERARY NORTH - Buildings of Ireland.
6. Web site: BALLINAHEMERY, TIPPERARY NORTH - Buildings of Ireland.
7. Web site: Aghnameadle Bridge, BARNAGROTTY, OFFALY - Buildings of Ireland.