River Erriff | |
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Native name | Abhainn na hOirimhe (Irish) |
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 (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.
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.
The River Erriff is a noted salmon and trout fishery. [3] [6]
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