Ballisodare River

Ballisodare River

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

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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