Ollatrim River

The Ollatrim River (Irish: Abhainn Chalatroma)[1] rises in County Tipperary, Ireland. It joins the Nenagh River east of Nenagh town and together they flow into Lough Derg north of Dromineer. A short section of the river forms the border between County Offaly and County Tipperary. The river flows through the Townland of Ollatrim. [2]

Recreation

The Ollatrim river, is popular for angling, it holds a stock of wild salmon and trout. The Ormonde Anglers Association were allocated funds to improve areas of both the Ollatrim and Nenagh rivers.[3][4] There are 15 km of trout fishing on the Ollatrim.

Bridges

Rathurles Bridge, a three arched road bridge built in the 18th Century in the townland of Rathurles is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest.[5]

Bridge at Cloonmore is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest[6]

Aghnameadle Bridge, a three arched bridge built in the late 18th Century in the townland of Barngrotty in County Offaly is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest.[7]

References
  1. Ollatrim River Placenames Database of Ireland.
  2. http://www.libraryireland.com/Atlas/Kings.php
  3. "Rehabilitation of salmonid production areas in the Nenagh River | Limerick". Fisheriesireland.ie. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  4. http://www.immortal-ink.com/sfp/images/resources/plan2011.pdf
  5. http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=TN&regno=22402109
  6. http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=TN&regno=22402101
  7. http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=OF&regno=14946010


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