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Ballisodare River

River in County Sligo, Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Ballisodare River (Irish: Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara; also spelled Ballysadare) is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Sligo.[1]

NativenameAbhainn Bhaile Easa Dara (Irish)
Length60.8 km (37.8 mi)
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Ballisodare River
Ballisodare River
Native nameAbhainn Bhaile Easa Dara (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationCurlew Mountains
Mouth 
 • location
Atlantic Ocean at Ballysadare
Length60.8 km (37.8 mi)
Basin size
652.7 km2 (252.0 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average18.25 m3/s (644 cu ft/s)
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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.

Wildlife

The Ballisodare River is a noted salmon and trout fishery, with the pools under Ballysadare Falls a favourite spot.[2][3]

See also

Rivers of Ireland

54.190473°N 8.483756°W / 54.190473; -8.483756

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