The River Clarin (Irish: Abhainn an Chláirín[3]) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through southern County Galway.[4]

River Clarin River Clareen, Clarinbridge River, Clarin River
River Clarin in Athenry
Etymology	river of the little plain / flat board
Native name	Abhainn an Chláirín  (Irish)
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Central County Galway
Mouth
• location	Galway Bay via Dunbulcaun Bay
Length	31.78 kilometres (19.75 mi)
Basin size	123 square kilometres (47 sq mi)[1]
Discharge
• average	1.45 m3/s (51 cu ft/s)[2]

Course

The River Clarin rises in the townland of Gortnalone, north of Attymon and snakes westwards, turning southwards through Athenry. Athenry Castle was built at a fording point on the river. It flows southwestwards and passes under the N18 at Clarinbridge and enters Dunbulcaun Bay.[5][6]

Wildlife

Fish species include Crayfish, trout, salmon, lamprey and eel.[7]

See also

• Rivers of Ireland

References