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The Ballisodare River (Irish: Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara; also spelled Ballysadare) is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Sligo.[1]

Ballisodare River
Ballisodare River
Native name	Abhainn Bhaile Easa Dara  (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Curlew Mountains
Mouth
• location	Atlantic Ocean at Ballysadare
Length	60.8 kilometres (37.8 mi)
Basin size	652.7 square kilometres (252.0 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	18.25 m3/s (644 cu ft/s)

Course

The Ballisodare River derives from three other Sligo rivers: the Unshin River, the Owenmore River and the Owenbeg River. It flows through Ballysadare, passing under the N4 and N59 roads.

Wildlife

The Ballisodare River is a noted salmon and trout fishery, with the pools under Ballysadare Falls a favourite spot.[2][3]

See also

Rivers of Ireland

References

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