River Funshion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Funshion |
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Glanworth Bridge
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| Native name | Abhainn na Fuinseann |
| Country | Ireland |
| Cities | Kilbeheny, Mitchelstown, Kildorrery, Rockmills, Glanworth |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Galtee Mountains |
| River mouth | Munster Blackwater Fermoy, County Cork |
| Length | 55.92 kilometres (34.75 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Munster Blackwater |
| Basin size | 334 km2 (129 sq mi) |
The River Funshion (which means Abhainn na Fuinseann in Irish) is a river located in Munster, Ireland. It's an important river that flows into the Munster Blackwater, one of Ireland's longest rivers. The Funshion is about 56 kilometers (35 miles) long.
Where the River Flows
The River Funshion begins its journey high up in the Galtee Mountains. This is near a place called Kilbeheny, close to where County Limerick and County Tipperary meet.
As it flows, the river first heads south. It passes by the historic Galtee Castle and goes under the big M8 road. It also crosses the R639.
Then, the Funshion turns west. For a while, it forms part of the border between County Limerick and County Cork. It goes under the M8 motorway and the R639 road again near Kilbeheny.
The river continues flowing west through the Mitchelstown Golf Club, just north of the town of Mitchelstown. It then passes under the N73 near Kildorrery.
Finally, the Funshion turns southeast, flowing through the town of Glanworth. It crosses under the M8 and R639 one last time before joining the Munster Blackwater river. This meeting point is about 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) downstream from Fermoy.
River Wildlife
The River Funshion is a great place for fish! It's known as a good spot for fishing, especially for two types of fish:
- Brown Trout: These are common freshwater fish, popular with anglers.
- Salmon: These amazing fish are born in freshwater, travel to the ocean, and then return to the river to lay their eggs.
