Ballisodare River

The Ballisodare River (Irish: Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara; also spelled Ballysadare) is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Sligo.[1]

Ballisodare River
Ballisodare River
Native nameAbhainn Bhaile Easa Dara (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationCurlew Mountains
Mouth 
  location
Atlantic Ocean at Ballysadare
Length60.8 kilometres (37.8 mi)
Basin size652.7 square kilometres (252.0 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average18.25 m3/s (644 cu ft/s)

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

54.190473°N 8.483756°W / 54.190473; -8.483756

References

  1. "Ballysadare Estuary" (PDF). The Central and Regional Fisheries Board. Ireland. September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 May 2021.
  2. "The Ballisodate River System". Archived from the original on 28 April 2016.
  3. "About Ballisodare Fishing Club - Ballisodare River - Salmon River - Salmon Fishing". www.ballisodarefishingclub.ie.


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