Kings River (Ireland) facts for kids
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Kings River at Kells
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Map showing the location of the Three Sisters rivers.
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 Location of the mouth in Ireland.
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| Native name | Abhainn Rí |
| County | Ireland |
| Counties | Tipperary/Kilkenny |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Slieveardagh Hills 52°35′22″N 7°33′32″W / 52.5894521°N 7.5587721°W |
| River mouth | River Nore Celtic Sea, as the River Nore 0 m (0 ft) 52°33′45″N 7°11′33″W / 52.5624522°N 7.192368°W |
| Length | 46.27 kilometres (28.75 mi) |
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| Progression | River Nore—Celtic Sea |
| River system | River Nore/ Three Sisters |
The Kings River (which is Abhainn Rí in Irish) is a river in Ireland. It flows through two counties: County Tipperary and County Kilkenny. This river is a branch, or tributary, of the larger River Nore. The area where the Kings River collects its water is part of the bigger Nore river system.
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Journey of the Kings River
Where the River Starts
The Kings River begins in a place called Graigaman. This area is in the Slieveardagh Hills. The river collects water from the southern side of these hills.
Flowing Through Counties
From its start, the Kings River flows towards the southeast. It then crosses the border into County Kilkenny. Along its journey, another river called the Munster River joins it.
Passing Through Towns
The Kings River then flows through the town of Callan. After Callan, it continues eastwards, passing by the historic town of Kells. Finally, it joins the River Nore just west of Thomastown.
River Branches and Streams
The Kings River gets its water from many smaller streams. It starts with the Coalbrook and Garranacoll streams. As it flows, it is joined by the River Modeshil and the River Munster.
Later, the River Kilbride also adds its water to the Kings River after Callan. Further along, streams like Caherlesk and Desart join in. The River Glory and the Stonyford stream also become part of the Kings River. Near the end of its journey, the Ennisnag stream flows into it before the Kings River meets the Nore.
Some other small streams also feed the Kings River. One starts as a spring in Ballyphilip. Another joins near Ballingarry, and one more at Rivergrove in Kilkenny.
Who Looks After the River?
The local governments responsible for the Kings River are the Tipperary County Council and the Kilkenny County Council. They help manage and protect the river in their areas.
See also
In Spanish: Río Kings para niños
