River Lennon
| River Lennon | |
|---|---|
 The "Fish House", Ramelton, with the River Lennon passing it | |
| Native name | An Leanainn |
| Other name(s) | Leannan River |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Glendowan Mountains |
| River mouth | Atlantic Ocean via Lough Swilly at Ramelton |
| Watershed area | 262 square kilometres (101 sq mi) |
| Countries | Ireland |
| Cities | Kilmacrennan, Ramelton |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 45.9 kilometres (28.5 mi) |
| Discharge |
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The River Lennon or Leannan (Irish: An Leanainn[1]) is a river in County Donegal, Ireland.[2]
Course
The River Lennon rises in the Glendowan Mountains and flows through Gartan Lough and Lough Fern. It continues through Kilmacrennan and enters Lough Swilly at Ramelton.
Wildlife
The River Lennon is a noted brown trout fishery.[3] Salmon numbers are recovering. Other species found in the river (a Special Area of Conservation) include the freshwater pearl mussel, European otter and slender naiad.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "An Leanainn". logainm.ie.
- ↑ http://www.nasco.int/pdf/riversdb/JurisdictionReportIreland.pdf
- ↑ "Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland.". fishinginireland.info. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
- ↑ "Leannan River SAC | National Parks & Wildlife Service". npws.ie. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
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Coordinates: 52°13′42″N 9°19′42″W / 52.228373°N 9.328336°W
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