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River Erriff

The River Erriff (Irish: Abhainn na hOirimhe)[2] is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Mayo.[3] A spate river, it is characterised by lively streams and deep fish-holding pools.[4] A waterfall called Aasleagh Falls (Irish: Eas Liath, meaning 'grey waterfall')[5] is near the mouth of the river.

River Erriff
Aasleagh Falls on the Erriff River
Native nameAbhainn na hOirimhe (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationGlennacally
Mouth 
 • location
Atlantic Ocean at Killary Harbour
Length33.0 kilometres (20.5 mi)
Basin size163 square kilometres (63 sq mi)[1]
Discharge 
 • average8.16 m3/s (288 cu ft/s)

Course Edit

The River Erriff forms from the union of the Owenree River and Owenmore River in Glennacally. It flows west-southwest parallel to the N59, passing under Aasleagh Bridge and entering Killary Harbour.

Wildlife Edit

The River Erriff is a noted salmon and trout fishery.[3][6]

References Edit

  1. ^ (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Abhainn na hOirimhe/Erriff River". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b McNulty, Anton. "Community group bids for Erriff River fishing rights". The Mayo News.
  4. ^ "Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland".
  5. ^ "Eas Liath/Aasleagh". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Erriff Fishery - Fishing in Connemara and Mayo". errifffishery.ie.

See also Edit

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