Black River (Ireland)

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Black River
Black River (Ireland)
Native nameAn Abhainn Dubh (Irish)
Location
CountryIreland
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationRathbaun Turlough
  elevation36 m (118 ft)
Mouth  
  location
Atlantic Ocean at Galway Harbour via River Corrib
Length28.57 km (17.75 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftTogher River, Kilshanvy River

The Black River (Irish : An Abhainn Dubh; [1] OSI grid ref: M2953 [1] ) is a river in Connacht in Ireland. For much of its length it forms the border between County Galway and County Mayo. It flows past Shrule, and drains into Lough Corrib.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Black River". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 24 March 2010.