River Erriff
| River Erriff | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Aasleagh Falls on the Erriff River | |
| Native name | Abhainn na hOirimhe Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Glennacally |
| Mouth | |
• location | Atlantic Ocean at Killary Harbour |
| Length | 33.0 kilometres (20.5 mi) |
| Basin size | 163 square kilometres (63 sq mi)[1] |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 8.16 m3/s (288 cu ft/s) |
The River Erriff (Abhainn na hOirimhe) is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Mayo.[2] A spate river, it is characterised by lively streams and deep fish-holding pools.[3] Near the mouth of the river a spectacular wallfall called Aasleagh Falls (Eas Liath) is situated.
Course
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
The River Erriff is a noted salmon and trout fishery.[2][4]
References
- ^ https://www.epa.ie/pubs/reports/water/flows/Hydrological%20Data%20Book%201995.pdf
- ^ a b McNulty, Anton. "Community group bids for Erriff River fishing rights". The Mayo News.
- ^ "Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland".
- ^ "Erriff Fishery - Fishing in Connemara and Mayo".