River Clarin

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

River Clarin
River Clareen, Clarinbridge River, Clarin River
River Clarin in Athenry
Etymologyriver of the little plain / flat board
Native nameAbhainn an Chláirín  (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationCentral County Galway
Mouth 
  location
Galway Bay via Dunbulcaun Bay
Length31.78 kilometres (19.75 mi)
Basin size123 square kilometres (47 sq mi)[1]
Discharge 
  average1.45 m3/s (51 cu ft/s)[2]

Course

The Clarin River bursts its banks in Clarinbridge

The River Clarin rises in the townland of Gortnalone, 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 Crayfish, trout, salmon, lamprey and eel.[7]

See also

References

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