Ballisodare River
River in County Sligo, Ireland
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The Ballisodare River (Irish: Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara; also spelled Ballysadare) is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Sligo.[1]
Native nameAbhainn Bhaile Easa Dara (Irish)
locationCurlew Mountains
location
Atlantic Ocean at BallysadareLength60.8 km (37.8 mi)
| Ballisodare River | |
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Ballisodare River | |
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| Native name | Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara (Irish) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Curlew Mountains |
| Mouth | |
• location | Atlantic Ocean at Ballysadare |
| Length | 60.8 km (37.8 mi) |
| Basin size | 652.7 km2 (252.0 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 18.25 m3/s (644 cu ft/s) |
Course
The Ballisodare River derives from three other Sligo rivers: the Unshin River, the Owenmore River and the Owenbeg River. It flows through Ballysadare, passing under the N4 and N59 roads.