Cregg River facts for kids
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| Native name | Abhainn na Creige |
| Country | Ireland |
| District | County Galway |
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| Main source | Aughclogeen, Corrandulla, County Galway, Ireland 20 m (66 ft) 53°23′35″N 8°57′47″W / 53.39306°N 8.96306°W |
| River mouth | Barranny, Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland 8 m (26 ft) 53°21′7″N 9°3′30″W / 53.35194°N 9.05833°W |
| Length | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
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The Cregg River (called Abhainn na Creige in Irish) is a small river in County Galway, Ireland. It starts from a natural spring near Cregg Mill. The river then flows for about 11 kilometers (7 miles). It eventually empties into Lough Corrib, which is a large lake.
This river is important for fish. The upper part of the river acts like a special area where young fish are raised. These fish are then released into Lough Corrib. In the lower parts of the river, people can enjoy fishing for salmon and brown trout.
History of the Cregg River
Long ago, the Cregg River was a busy place. Its strong current was used to power three watermills. These mills used the river's energy to grind grain or do other work. Today, only one of these mills, the Cregg Mill, still stands. It has been changed into a different building.
The Cregg Mill Bridge
Near Cregg Mill, there is a very old bridge. This bridge has seventeen arches! However, only one of these arches is currently used by the river. Maps from the 1800s, made by the Ordnance Survey Ireland, show something interesting. They show that the river used to be much wider at this bridge.
Changes to the River
Over time, the Cregg River has become narrower. This happened because of two main reasons. First, people changed the water level of Lough Corrib. Second, parts of the river were "canalised." This means the river's path was made straighter and deeper, like a canal. These changes made the river flow differently than it did many years ago.
