Owenmore River (County Sligo) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Owenmore River |
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Owenmore River crossing at Carrowreagh Bridge
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| Country | Ireland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | near Gorteen, County Sligo 125 m (410 ft) |
| River mouth | Ballisodare River, near Collooney 54°11′25″N 8°29′01″W / 54.1903°N 8.4836°W |
| Length | 52.3 km (32.5 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 655 km2 (253 sq mi) |
The Owenmore River (which means "The Great River" in Irish, An Abhainn Mhór) is an important river in County Sligo, Ireland. It starts in the southern part of Sligo, close to the town of Gorteen and Lough Gara.
This river flows for about 52.3 kilometers (32.5 miles). It eventually joins with the Unshin River near Collooney. Together, they form the main Ballisodare River.
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Where the River Flows
The area that collects water for the Owenmore River is called its catchment. This catchment covers about 655 square kilometers (253 square miles). Most of this area is in County Sligo. However, small parts of the catchment also reach into County Mayo and County Roscommon.
The ground under this river area is mostly made of limestone. All the rivers and streams in the larger Owenmore Basin Area together stretch for about 639 kilometers (397 miles).
Lakes in the River's Area
There are many lakes in the Owenmore River's catchment. These lakes cover about 1,470 hectares (5.7 square miles). The biggest lake in this area is Lough Arrow.
Rivers Joining the Owenmore
Other smaller rivers flow into the Owenmore River. These are called tributaries. They add more water to the Owenmore as it flows.
Main Tributaries
- The Owenbeg River is one of these. It is about 23 kilometers (14 miles) long.
- The Unshin River is another important tributary. It is also about 23 kilometers (14 miles) long.
