River Dargle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Dargle |
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River Dargle in Bray, County Wicklow
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| Native name | An Deargail |
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| Main source | Wicklow Mountains |
| River mouth | Irish Sea at Bray Harbour |
The River Dargle is a river in Ireland. It starts high up in the Wicklow Mountains. The river's name, An Deargail, means "little red spot" in Irish. This is because of the reddish rocks where it begins.
The Dargle flows down a valley called Glensoulan. It then creates the amazing 121 metres (397 ft) Powerscourt Waterfall. After the waterfall, the river goes through the Glencree valley. Here, another river, the River Glencree, joins it. The Dargle then flows for about 13 km (8.1 mi) more. A smaller river, the Swan River, also joins it near the People's Park in Little Bray. The last 1 km (0.62 mi) of the river flows into the Irish Sea at Bray Harbour.
History of the River Dargle
What Happened at the Battle of Bloody Bank?
In August 1401, a group of people called the O'Byrne clan from County Wicklow often attacked Dublin. They set up a large army near the Dargle River, close to Bray. This army included many of their relatives, the O'Meagher clan.
The people in Dublin found out about the planned attack. They were warned by the Walsh family, who lived in Carrickmines. The Walsh family's land was right in the path of the O'Byrne army.
The citizens of Dublin, led by John Drake, who was the Lord Mayor of Dublin three times, fought back. The Walsh clan also helped them. They won a big victory over the O'Byrnes and O'Meaghers. This event is remembered as the Battle of Bloody Bank.
The fighting was very intense. So many people were defeated that the area became known as Bloody Bank. Later, in the 1800s, it was renamed Sunny Bank. This victory made Dublin much safer. It also greatly reduced the power of the O'Byrne clan.
See also
In Spanish: Río Dargle para niños
