River Erriff

River Erriff
Aasleagh Falls on the Erriff
Native name	Abhainn na hOirimhe (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Glennacally
Mouth
• location	Atlantic Ocean at Killary Harbour
Length	33.0 km (20.5 mi)
Basin size	163 km2 (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.

Course

The River Erriff forms from the union of the Owenree and Owenmore Rivers 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. ^{[3] [6]}

References

1. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
2. "Abhainn na hOirimhe/Erriff River". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 16 January 2023.
3. 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

• Rivers of Ireland