River Allow facts for kids
The River Allow (which is called Abhainn Ealla in Irish) is a cool river in Ireland. It flows through two counties: County Limerick and County Cork. It's an important river for the local area and its wildlife.
Quick facts for kids River Allow |
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| Native name | Abhainn Ealla |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mullaghareirk Mountains |
| River mouth | River Dalua and Munster Blackwater Leader's Bridge, County Cork |
| Length | 36.61 kilometres (22.75 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 316 square kilometres (122 sq mi) |
Exploring the River Allow
Where the River Flows
The River Allow starts high up in the Mullaghareirk Mountains. It then helps to form part of the border between County Limerick and County Cork.
The river flows towards the east. It passes under a road called the R579. Near a place called Freemount, another small river joins it.
The Allow continues south, going under the R578 road. It then reaches the town of Kanturk. Here, it meets another river, the River Dalua.
After Kanturk, the River Allow keeps flowing south. It goes under the N72 road at a spot called Leader's Bridge. Finally, the River Allow flows into the much larger Munster Blackwater river. This happens near Ballymaquirk and Dromcummer Beg.
Amazing River Wildlife
The River Allow is a special place for fish, especially Atlantic salmon. It is known as a great spot for salmon fishing. This means many salmon live and swim in its waters.
Salmon are amazing fish that travel long distances. They are born in rivers, go out to the ocean, and then return to the same rivers to lay their eggs. The clean waters of the River Allow make it a perfect home for them.
