River Bann (County Wexford) facts for kids
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River Bann at Milltown near Ferns
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Map of the rivers of southeast Ireland
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| Native name | An Bhanna |
| Other name(s) | Wexford Bann |
| Country | Ireland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Croghan Mountain, County Wexford |
| River mouth | Irish Sea at Wexford, as the River Slaney |
| Length | 42 kilometres (26 mi) |
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| Basin size | 161 km2 (62 sq mi) |
The River Bann is an important river in County Wexford, located in the southeast of Ireland. It begins on the southern slopes of Croghan Mountain. This mountain is in north Wexford, right near the border with County Wicklow.
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The River's Journey
From its source, the River Bann flows south. Near the village of Hollyfort, it is joined by the Blackwater Stream. The river then turns southwest. It passes under the R725 road. Further southwest, it flows beneath the N11 national road near Camolin.
As it continues its journey, the river flows past the town of Ferns. The Dublin - Wexford railway line crosses the River Bann four times here! Finally, the River Bann joins the larger River Slaney just north of Enniscorthy.
A Reservoir for Water
In the 1950s, a special reservoir was built at Ballythomas. This reservoir helps supply water to the town of Gorey, County Wexford. Before the reservoir was built, the river often overflowed its banks. This created a lot of swampy land along its path.
Amazing Wildlife
The area around the River Bann is home to many different kinds of animals.
Animals You Might See
In the Wicklow and North Wexford areas, you might spot herds of deer. Near the river, you can often see swans gliding on the water. Other birds like dippers, wild ducks, herons, and bright kingfishers are also common.
As evening arrives, look out for bats flying overhead. You might also see owls hunting or otters playing in the water. The muddy areas where the River Bann meets the Slaney estuary are popular with birds like black-headed gulls, redshanks, and oystercatchers.
Fish in the River
If you enjoy fishing, you can find salmon and trout in the River Bann during the right season. Sometimes, you might even catch an occasional pike.
The river is especially known for its Sea Trout fishing. The best time to fish for Sea Trout is from mid-April to October. The upper parts of the river are great for catching Brown Trout. You can usually find good Brown Trout fishing from March to October.
