kids encyclopedia robot

River Goul facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
River Goul
RiverGoul1876-2.jpg
Goul near Galmoy
Nore River Map.jpg
Map of the source of the Nore, Ireland
Map showing the location of the river mouth in Ireland
Map showing the location of the river mouth in Ireland
Location of the mouth in Ireland
Native name An Gabhail
Counties Tipperary, Kilkenny, Laois
Towns Johnstown, Galmoy, Durrow
Physical characteristics
Main source Slieveardagh Hills
Slieveardagh Hills
349 m (1,145 ft)
52°51′04″N 7°26′38″W / 52.85111°N 7.44389°W / 52.85111; -7.44389
River mouth Celtic Sea
Waterford Harbour, County Waterford
0 m (0 ft)
52°11′N 6°56′W / 52.183°N 6.933°W / 52.183; -6.933
Basin features
Progression River GoulRiver ErkinaRiver Nore
Bridges Ballyboodin Bridge

The River Goul ( Irish: An Gabhail) is a river that flows through the counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Laois in Ireland. It is a tributary of the River Erkina which is in turn a tributary of the River Nore.

It has its source in the Slieveardagh Hills, approximately six kilometres south of Urlingford. It enters the town from the southeast, passing under Main Street and making its way to the bridge at Urlingford Castle (and Mill). It flows north passing between Johnstown and Galmoy into County Laois before joining the River Erkina several kilometres west of Durrow.

kids search engine
River Goul Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.