River Clarin

River Clarin
River Clarin in Athenry
Native name Abhainn an Chláirín
Other name(s) River Clareen, Clarinbridge River, Clarin River
Etymology river of the little plain / flat board
Physical characteristics
Main source Central County Galway
River mouth Galway Bay via Dunbulcaun Bay
Length 31.78 kilometres (19.75 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    1.45 m3/s (51 cu ft/s)[1]
Basin features
Basin size 123 square kilometres (47 sq mi)[2]

The River Clarin (Irish: Abhainn an Chláirín[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through southern County Galway.[4]

Course

The Clarin River bursts its banks in Clarinbridge

The River Clarin rises 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 trout, salmon, lamprey and eel.[7]

See also

Coordinates: 53°20′06″N 8°36′32″W / 53.334919°N 8.608877°W / 53.334919; -8.608877

References

  1. ↑ http://www.epa.ie/pubs/reports/water/flows/Summary_Flow_Statistics.xls
  2. ↑ https://www.epa.ie/pubs/reports/water/flows/Hydrological%20Data%20Book%201995.pdf
  3. ↑ "Abhainn an Chláirín/Clarin River".
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "athenry".
  6. ↑ "American Coach's Tribute To Galway - Salthilldevon.ie - Salthilldevon.ie".
  7. ↑ "Council fined for polluting river".
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