The Colligan River (Irish: Abhainn Choilligeáin[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through County Waterford.[4][5] It is reputed to be one of the fastest in Europe.[6][7]

Colligan River
Colligan River flowing under the N25 in Dungarvan
Native name	Abhainn Choilligeáin  (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Monavallagh Mountains
Mouth
• location	Celtic Sea at Dungarvan
Length	24 kilometres (15 mi)
Basin size	108 square kilometres (42 sq mi)[1]
Discharge
• average	33.1 m3/s (1,170 cu ft/s)[2]

Course

The Colligan River rises in the Monavullagh Mountains. It flows southwards under the Scart Bridge. It passes under the N72 at Kildangan and turns eastwards into a wide estuary at Dungarvan, where it is bridged by the N25 (The Bypass) and R911 (The Causeway) before entering the Celtic Sea.

Recreation

The Colligan River is a noted salmon and trout fishery.[8][9] It is also used for whitewater kayaking.[10]

References

See also

• Rivers of Ireland