Nenagh River facts for kids
The Nenagh River (called An Ghaothach in Irish) is a river in Ireland. It starts in the Silvermine Mountains in County Tipperary. The river flows past the town of Nenagh and then into Lough Derg. Lough Derg is a large lake located just north of Dromineer.
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Fun on the Nenagh River
Fishing for Fun
The Nenagh River is a great spot for angling, which means fishing! You can find wild salmon and trout here. Another river, the Ollatrim River, also joins the Nenagh. It is also popular for fishing.
Near the mouth of the river, you might also find coarse fish. These fish are often seen during their spawning times. This is when they lay their eggs. Groups like the Ormonde Anglers Association work to help the fish. They improve areas where fish lay eggs. They also make the river banks better for fishing.
There are about 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) of river for trout fishing. The Ollatrim River adds another 15 kilometers (9.3 miles). The Nenagh River is known as a rich lowland river. This means it has good conditions for many types of fish.
Walking the Way of the Swan
Slí Eala means "Way of the Swan" in Irish. It is a special walking trail that is 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) long. This path follows the banks of the Nenagh River. You can start the walk in Dromineer and follow it through Ballyartella. The trail ends at Scott's Bridge, which is on the N52 road north of Nenagh.
The trail gets its name from the many mute swans that live on the river. It is a beautiful place to see these graceful birds. You can begin your walk at Scott's Bridge or in Dromineer village.
Bridges Over the Nenagh River
Many bridges cross the Nenagh River. These bridges help people and cars get around. They also show how people built things long ago.
Old and New Bridges
- Ballynaclogh Bridge: This bridge was built around 1700. It has four arches made of limestone. It also has special spots for people to stand safely. The bridge was made wider around 1750.
- Tyone Bridge: Built around 1830, this bridge has three limestone arches. It carries the R498 road over the river. You can find it just south of Nenagh town.
- Bennett's Bridge: This is a more modern bridge. It carries the R445 road over the river at Lisbunny. This road used to be the main route from Dublin to Limerick.
- Kyleeragh Bridge: This is a narrow bridge. It carries the road from Nenagh to Birr. It is located just before the Nenagh River meets the Ollatrim River.
- Scott's Bridge: This is a modern bridge that carries the N52 road. It replaced an older bridge called the Old Nenagh Bridge. The Old Nenagh Bridge was built around 1725. It had five limestone arches and is still used by people walking today.
- Vilabank Bridge: This is another bridge that crosses the river.
- Ballyartella Bridge: This bridge was built around 1720. It is made of rubble limestone. It shows the amazing skills of local builders from that time. This bridge also had special places for people to stand. This allowed traffic to pass easily.
- Annaghbeg Bridge: This bridge has seven arches. It was built in the mid-1700s. It is made of limestone rubble with cut limestone details.
