Camowen River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Camowen River |
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Camowen River, with Sandra Jones Bridge (Mullaghmore) in distance
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| Native name | An Chamabhainn |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| City | Omagh |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | South of Pomeroy, County Tyrone |
| River mouth | North Channel via River Strule, River Foyle, Lough Foyle |
| Length | 45 kilometres (28 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Foyle |
| Basin size | 276.6 km2 (106.8 sq mi) |
The Camowen River (Irish: An Chamabhainn) is a river in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, a tributary of the River Foyle.
Course
The Camowen River rises south of Pomeroy and flows westward, being bridged by the B46 in Tiroony and meeting a tributary south of Carrickmore. It meets another tributary near Bracky, then flows southwestwards under the B158. It turns northwards into Omagh, passing behind Tyrone County Hospital and meeting the Drumragh River at the centre of the town. From this point on it is called the River Strule.
Wildlife
The Camowen River is a salmon fishery.
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