Colligan River

The Colligan River (Irish: Abhainn Choilligeáin[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through County Waterford.[4][5] It is reputed to be one of the fastest in Europe.[6][7]

Colligan River
Colligan River flowing under the N25 in Dungarvan
Native nameAbhainn Choilligeáin (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMonavallagh Mountains
Mouth 
  location
Celtic Sea at Dungarvan
Length24 kilometres (15 mi)
Basin size108 square kilometres (42 sq mi)[1]
Discharge 
  average33.1 m3/s (1,170 cu ft/s)[2]

Course

The Colligan River rises in the Monavullagh Mountains. It flows southwards under the Scart Bridge. It passes under the N72 at Kildangan and turns eastwards into a wide estuary at Dungarvan, where it is bridged by the N25 (The Bypass) and R911 (The Causeway) before entering the Celtic Sea.

Recreation

The Colligan River is a noted salmon and trout fishery.[8][9] It is also used for whitewater kayaking.[10]

References

See also

52.213932°N 7.600216°W / 52.213932; -7.600216


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