Black River (Ireland)

The Black River (Irish: An Abhainn Dubh;[1] OSI grid ref: M2953[1]) is a river in Connacht in Ireland. For much of its length it forms the border between County Galway and County Mayo. It flows past Shrule, and drains into Lough Corrib.

Black River
Native nameAn Abhainn Dubh (Irish)
Location
CountryIreland
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationRathbaun Turlough
  elevation36 m (118 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Atlantic Ocean at Galway Harbour via River Corrib
Length28.57 km (17.75 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftTogher River, Kilshanvy River

References

  1. "Black River". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 24 March 2010.


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