River Fergus
| River Fergus | |
|---|---|
 The river at Ennis | |
| Native name | An Forghas |
| Main source | Loughnagowan, Clare |
| Source elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
| River mouth | Shannon Estuary at Ennis |
| Watershed area | 1,041 km² (402 sq mi) |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 61 km (37 mi) [1] |
| Avg. discharge | 25.7 m3/s |
The River Fergus (Irish: An Forghas) is a river within the Shannon River Basin which flows in County Clare, Ireland. It rises in Loughnagowan which lies a few kilometers west of Corofin and flows into the Shannon Estuary. It is noted for its trout and salmon fishing. Trummer is an island in the river. There are six bridges crossing it in Ennis alone.
The River Fergus has an average discharge of 25.7m3/s[2]
Settlements
Settlements along the river include Corofin, Ennis, Clarecastle and Newmarket-on-Fergus.
See also
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fergus River. |
- River's page on Shannon Region Tourism site
- River's page on Shannon Regional Fishery Board site
- Lloyd's Tour of Clare, 1780
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Coordinates: 52°42′N 9°00′W / 52.700°N 9.000°W
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