River Lennon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids River Leannan
The "Fish House", Ramelton, with the River Lennon passing it
Native name	An Leanainn
Other name(s)	Leannan River
Country	Ireland
Cities	Kilmacrennan, Ramelton
Physical characteristics
Main source	Glendowan Mountains
River mouth	Atlantic Ocean via Lough Swilly at Ramelton
Length	45.9 kilometres (28.5 mi)
Basin features
Basin size	262 square kilometres (101 sq mi)

The River Lennon or Leannan (Irish: An Leanainn) is a river in County Donegal, Ireland.

Course

The River Lennon rises in the Glendowan Mountains and flows through Gartan Lough and Lough Fern. It continues through Kilmacrennan and enters Lough Swilly at Ramelton.

Pollution

Wildlife

The River Lennon is a noted brown trout fishery. Salmon numbers are recovering. Other species found in the river (a Special Area of Conservation) include the freshwater pearl mussel, European otter and slender naiad.