Colligan River

Colligan River
Colligan River flowing under the N25 in Dungarvan
Native name Abhainn Choilligeáin
Physical characteristics
Main source Monavallagh Mountains
River mouth Celtic Sea at Dungarvan
Length 24 kilometres (15 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    33.1 m3/s (1,170 cu ft/s)[1]
Basin features
Basin size 108 square kilometres (42 sq mi)[2]

The Colligan River (Irish: Abhainn Choilligeáin[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through County Waterford.[4][5] It is reputed to be one of the fastest in Europe.[6][7]

Course

The Colligan River rises in the Monavallagh Mountains. It flows southwards under the Scart Bridge. It passes under the N72 at Kildangan and turns eastwards into a wide estuary at Dungarvan, where it is bridged by the N25 (The Bypass) and R911 (The Causeway) before entering the Celtic Sea.

Recreation

The Colligan River is a noted salmon and trout fishery.[8][9] It is also used for whitewater kayaking.[10]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cfram.ie/otherprojects/IBE0601%20Rp00013%20HA17%20Hydrology%20Report_F03.pdf
  2. ↑ http://southeastcfram.irish-surge-forecast.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Dungarvan.pdf
  3. ↑ "Abhainn Choilligeáin/Colligan River".
  4. ↑ "River Colligan".
  5. ↑ "Colligan Wood - Greenane Loop - Activities - Walking - Looped Walks - All Ireland - Republic of Ireland - Waterford - Dungarvan - Discover Ireland".
  6. ↑ "Fishing and Angling in Waterford Ireland".
  7. ↑ "The Schools' Collection » Cullen, Tiobraid Árann".
  8. ↑ Hearne, Nancy. "Man prosecuted for illegal netting of salmon on the river Colligan, Dungarvan. - Press releases - About us".
  9. ↑ "Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland".
  10. ↑ www.irishwhitewater.com. "Colligan River Waterford - Irish WhiteWater - Ireland's river guide for kayaking and canoeing".

See also

Coordinates: 52°12′50″N 7°36′01″W / 52.213932°N 7.600216°W / 52.213932; -7.600216

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