Abbert River

Abbert River
Native name Abhainn na hAbarta
Country Ireland
Physical characteristics
Main source Gortnahultra, County Galway
River mouth Galway Bay via River Clare, Lough Corrib, River Corrib
Length 40.64 kilometres (25.25 mi)

The Abbert River (Irish: Abhainn na hAbarta[1]) is a river in County Galway, Ireland, a tributary of the River Clare.[2][3]

Course

The Abbert River rises in the Killaclogher Bog Natural Heritage Area. It flows westwards under the N63 (passing Abbeyknockmoy) and R347, then drains into the River Clare at Anbally.

Wildlife

The Abbert River is a trout fishery.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Abbert River". logainm.ie.
  2. ↑ https://ecofactireland.com/2015/05/08/river-clare-drainage-scheme/
  3. ↑ http://www.cfram.ie/otherprojects/2138%20Clare%20River%20Flood%20Study%20FINAL%20Rev%205%20Vol%201.pdf
  4. ↑ http://www.infowing.ie/waterway/691/river+abbert

Coordinates: 53°24′14″N 8°39′25″W / 53.403750°N 8.656972°W / 53.403750; -8.656972


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