Cusher River

Cusher River is a river in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is formed by the junction, near Mountnorris, of two small streams (the Creggan and the Blackwater), flows by Tandragee, and joins the River Bann one mile above Portadown.[1]

Cusher River in Clare Glen near Tandragee

The Cusher River is part of the Newry Canal.[2] Both of these waters and the Bann connect at Whitecoat.[3]

History

During the 19th century, the Cusher River had various mills for food.[4]

Pollution

In June 2008, river pollution killed many roach and trout.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Armagh - Atlas and Cyclopedia of Ireland (1900)". Library Ireland. Retrieved 27 February 2009.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. "The Newry Canal from Portadown to Newry". Inland Waterways Association of Ireland - Waterways Heritage. Archived from the original on 19 November 2007. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  3. "The Craigavon Trail". Discover Northern Ireland. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  4. "The Davisons from Tandragee". Davisons website. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  5. "Five years of fish kills and the causes behind them". Belfast Telegraph - 18 July 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2009.

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