River Clarin
River in County Galway, Ireland
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The River Clarin (Irish: Abhainn an Chláirín[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through southern County Galway.[4]
Etymologyriver of the little plain / flat board
Native nameAbhainn an Chláirín (Irish)
locationCentral County Galway
location
Galway Bay via Dunbulcaun Bay| River Clarin River Clareen, Clarinbridge River, Clarin River | |
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River Clarin in Athenry | |
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| Etymology | river of the little plain / flat board |
| Native name | Abhainn an Chláirín (Irish) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Central County Galway |
| Mouth | |
• location | Galway Bay via Dunbulcaun Bay |
| Length | 31.78 km (19.75 mi) |
| Basin size | 123 square kilometres (47 sq mi)[1] |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.45 m3/s (51 cu ft/s)[2] |
Course
The River Clarin rises in the townland of Gortnalone, north of Attymon and snakes westwards, turning southwards through Athenry. Athenry Castle was built at a fording point on the river. It flows southwestwards and passes under the N18 at Clarinbridge and enters Dunbulcaun Bay.[5][6]