River Fane facts for kids
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Lough Ross, source of the Fane
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| Native name | Abhainn Átha Féan |
| Country | Ireland |
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| Main source | Lough Ross, County Monaghan–Armagh |
| River mouth | Irish Sea via Dundalk Bay |
| Length | 61.56 kilometres (38.25 mi) |
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| Basin size | 350 km2 (140 sq mi) |
The River Fane (Irish: Abhainn Átha Féan) is a river in Ireland. It flows from County Monaghan to Dundalk Bay in County Louth. The name "Fane" might mean "river of the ford of carts."
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Where the River Fane Flows
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The River Fane starts in a lake called Lough Ross. This lake is right on the border between County Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland and County Armagh in Northern Ireland.
From Lough Ross, the river flows east. It travels through parts of County Monaghan, County Louth, and County Armagh. The Fane passes by towns like Inniskeen and Knockbridge. Finally, it reaches Dundalk Bay near Blackrock, County Louth, where it joins the Irish Sea.
River Length and Area
The River Fane is about 61.56 kilometers (38.25 miles) long. It drains water from an area of 350 square kilometers (135 square miles). This means it collects water from a large amount of land around it.
River Fane's Importance for Water
The River Fane is a very important source of fresh water. It provides drinking water for the town of Dundalk and other nearby areas in northern Louth. This water is collected at a place called the Cavan Hill pumping station.
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Lough Ross, the source of the River Fane
