Camowen River

The Camowen River (Irish: An Chamabhainn[1]) is a river in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, a tributary of the River Foyle.[2][3]

Camowen River
Camowen River, with Sandra Jones Bridge (Mullaghmore) in distance
EtymologyIrish for "crooked river"
Native nameAn Chamabhainn (Irish)
Location
CountryNorthern Ireland
CityOmagh
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSouth of Pomeroy, County Tyrone
Mouth 
 • location
North Channel via River Strule, River Foyle, Lough Foyle
Length45 kilometres (28 mi)
Basin size276.6 km2 (106.8 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average6.78 m3/s (239 cu ft/s)
Basin features
River systemFoyle

Course

The Camowen River rises south of Pomeroy and flows westward, being bridged by the B46 in Tiroony and meeting a tributary south of Carrickmore. It meets another tributary near Bracky, then flows southwestwards under the B158. It turns northwards into Omagh, passing behind Tyrone County Hospital and meeting the River Drumragh at the centre of the town. From this point on it is called the River Strule.

Wildlife

The Camowen River is a salmon fishery.[4][5] Populations of other non-salmonid fish species are found within the Strule catchment area. The presence and abundance of fish species can serve as a good ecological indicator demonstrating the ability of the aquatic habitat to support the diversity of local species. Populations of European Eel, Stickleback, River/Brook and possibly Sea Lamprey form an important part of the local fisheries biodiversity of the Kamoven catchment. Maintaining high water quality standards and a suitable habitat for these species is essential for the overall health of the aquatic ecosystem.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Camowen River". logainm.ie.
  2. "River Clare: A highly modified Natura 2000 river". EcofactIreland. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Loughs Agency. "Camowen - Lough Foyle - Loughs Agency". Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  5. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Camowen River and Tributaries Catchment Status Report 2009" (PDF). Archived on 1 June 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2023

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