Aasleagh Falls
The River Erriff (Irish: Abhainn na hOirimhe) is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Mayo. A spate river, it is characterised by lively streams and deep fish-holding pools. A waterfall called Aasleagh Falls (Irish: Eas Liath, meaning 'grey waterfall') is near the mouth of the river.
Course
The River Erriff forms from the union of the Owenree River and Owenmore River in Glennacally. It flows west-southwest parallel to the N59, passing under Aasleagh Bridge and entering Killary Harbour.
Wildlife
The River Erriff is a noted salmon and trout fishery.
References
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Abhainn na hOirimhe/Erriff River". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ McNulty, Anton. "Community group bids for Erriff River fishing rights". The Mayo News.
- ^ "Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland".
- ^ "Eas Liath/Aasleagh". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Erriff Fishery - Fishing in Connemara and Mayo". errifffishery.ie.
See also
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