Monefelin River facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth in Ireland.
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| Native name | Abhainn Mhóin Fheidhlim |
| Other name(s) | Monefelim |
| County | Ireland |
| Counties | Kilkenny, Carlow |
| Barony | Gowran |
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| Main source | Gowran (barony) 52°42′43″N 7°06′13″W / 52.7118151°N 7.1036112°W |
| River mouth | Ballyvalden River/River Barrow Paulstown 28.36 m (93.0 ft) 52°38′50″N 6°59′13″W / 52.6472°N 6.987°W |
| Length | 17 km (11 mi) |
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| Progression | Ballyvalden River—River Barrow—Celtic Sea |
| River system | River Barrow |
| Basin size | 41.79 km2 (16.14 sq mi) |
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| EU_CD | IE_SE_14M030600 |
The Monefelin River (which is called Abhainn Mhóin Fheidhlim in Irish) is a river in Ireland. It flows through County Kilkenny. This river is a smaller stream that joins a bigger one. It flows into the Ballyvalden River. After that, both rivers join the much larger River Barrow.
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About the Monefelin River
The Monefelin River is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry water from the land to bigger rivers. The name "Monefelin" means "bogland river." This tells us that it flows through areas with bogs or wetlands.
Where Does the Monefelin River Flow?
The river starts in an area called Gowran (barony). This is a part of County Kilkenny. From there, it travels about 17 kilometers (which is about 10.5 miles). It flows through the countryside.
Joining Other Rivers
The Monefelin River is a tributary. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. The Monefelin River flows into the Ballyvalden River. Then, the Ballyvalden River joins the River Barrow. The River Barrow is one of the longest rivers in Ireland.
The Barrow River System
The Monefelin River is part of the "Barrow catchment area." A catchment area is all the land where water collects and drains into a specific river or river system. So, all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into the River Barrow, often through smaller rivers like the Monefelin.
The local government that looks after the river is the Kilkenny County Council. They help manage the river and its surroundings.
