Ballisodare River facts for kids
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Ballisodare River
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| Native name | Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara |
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| Main source | Curlew Mountains |
| River mouth | Atlantic Ocean at Ballysadare |
| Length | 60.8 kilometres (37.8 mi) |
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| Basin size | 652.7 square kilometres (252.0 sq mi) |
The Ballisodare River (Irish: Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara; also spelled Ballysadare) is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Sligo.
Course
The Ballisodare River derives from three other Sligo rivers: the Unshin River, the Owenmore River and the Owenbeg River. It flows through Ballysadare, passing under the N4 and N59 roads.
Wildlife
The Ballisodare River is a noted salmon and trout fishery, with the pools under Ballysadare Falls a favourite spot.
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