The River Clarin (Irish: Abhainn an Chláirín[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through southern County Galway.[4]
| River Clarin River Clareen, Clarinbridge River, Clarin River | |
|---|---|
 River Clarin in Athenry | |
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| Etymology | river of the little plain / flat board |
| Native name | Abhainn an Chláirín (Irish) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Central County Galway |
| Mouth | |
• location | Galway Bay via Dunbulcaun Bay |
| Length | 31.78 kilometres (19.75 mi) |
| Basin size | 123 square kilometres (47 sq mi)[1] |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.45 m3/s (51 cu ft/s)[2] |
Course
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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
editFish species include Crayfish, trout, salmon, lamprey and eel.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hydrological Data" (PDF). Ireland: Environmental Protection Agency. July 1995. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ "Publications".
- ^ "Abhainn an Chláirín/Clarin River".
- ^ Adams, Joseph (1 January 1924). "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". Hutchinson – via Google Books.
- ^ "athenry".
- ^ "American Coach's Tribute To Galway - Salthilldevon.ie - Salthilldevon.ie".
- ^ "Council fined for polluting river".
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