River Owenabue

The River Owenabue (Irish: Abhainn na Baoi),[1] also spelled "Owenboy", is a river in County Cork, Ireland.

Owenabue
Owenabue River, between Crosshaven and Carrigaline
River Owenabue is located in Ireland
River Owenabue
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationCounty Cork, Ireland
 • coordinates51°49′15″N 8°27′29″W
Mouth 
 • location
Carrigaline, County Cork, Ireland
 • coordinates
51°48′48″N 08°23′43″W

Geography

River Owenabue rises just north of Crossbarry and flows east towards the sea for roughly 20 miles (32 km). It flows through Crossbarry and on to the small village of Halfway. It then reaches Ballinhassig where it widens into Ballygarvan. It then meanders through Ballea Woods into Carrigaline, and onto Crosshaven where it enters Cork Harbour near Curraghbinny. The area is known as the Owenabue Valley. Otters and herons are seen on the river, and the heron has become a symbol of the area. 10 bridges cross the river.

History

The Royal Munster Yacht Club (now merged with the Royal Cork Yacht Club) was based on the Owenabue River.

References
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  1. "Abhainn na Baoi/Owenboy River". logainm.ie. Irish Placenames Commission. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
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