Ballisodare River

Ballisodare River
Ballisodare River
Native name Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara
Physical characteristics
Main source Curlew Mountains
River mouth Atlantic Ocean at Ballysadare
Length 60.8 kilometres (37.8 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    18.25 m3/s (644 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Basin size 652.7 square kilometres (252.0 sq mi)

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

Coordinates: 54°11′26″N 8°29′02″W / 54.190473°N 8.483756°W / 54.190473; -8.483756

References

  1. ↑ http://www.wfdfish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Ballysadare.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/ballisodare-river-system/50731
  3. ↑ http://www.ballisodarefishingclub.ie/aboutus/


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