Colligan River
Colligan River | |
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Colligan River flowing under the N25 in Dungarvan | |
Native name | Abhainn Choilligeáin |
Basin | |
Main source | Monavallagh Mountains |
River mouth | Celtic Sea at Dungarvan |
Basin size | 108 square kilometres (42 sq mi)[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 24 kilometres (15 mi) |
Discharge |
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The Colligan River (Irish: Abhainn Choilligeáin[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through County Waterford.[4][5] It is reputed to be one of the fastest in Europe.[6][7]
Course
The Colligan River rises in the Monavallagh Mountains. It flows southwards under the Scart Bridge. It passes under the N72 at Kildangan and turns eastwards into a wide estuary at Dungarvan, where it is bridged by the N25 (The Bypass) and R911 (The Causeway) before entering the Celtic Sea.
Recreation
The Colligan River is a noted salmon and trout fishery.[8][9] It is also used for whitewater kayaking.[10]
See also
Coordinates: 52°12′50″N 7°36′01″W / 52.213932°N 7.600216°W
References
- ↑ http://southeastcfram.irish-surge-forecast.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Dungarvan.pdf
- ↑ http://www.cfram.ie/otherprojects/IBE0601%20Rp00013%20HA17%20Hydrology%20Report_F03.pdf
- ↑ "Abhainn Choilligeáin/Colligan River".
- ↑ "River Colligan".
- ↑ Tibus, Website design and development by. "Colligan Wood - Greenane Loop - Activities - Walking - Looped Walks - All Ireland - Republic of Ireland - Waterford - Dungarvan - Discover Ireland".
- ↑ "Fishing and Angling in Waterford Ireland".
- ↑ "The Schools' Collection » Cullen, Tiobraid Árann".
- ↑ Hearne, Nancy. "Man prosecuted for illegal netting of salmon on the river Colligan, Dungarvan. - Press releases - About us".
- ↑ "Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland.".
- ↑ www.irishwhitewater.com. "Colligan River Waterford - Irish WhiteWater - Ireland's river guide for kayaking and canoeing".
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