Ollatrim River

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The Ollatrim River (Irish: Abhainn Chalatroma)[1] rises in County Tipperary, Ireland. It joins the Nenagh River east of Nenagh town and together they flow into Lough Derg north of Dromineer. A short section of the river forms the border between County Offaly and County Tipperary. The river flows through the Townland of Ollatrim.[2]

Recreation[]

The Ollatrim river, is popular for angling, it holds a stock of wild salmon and trout. The Ormonde Anglers Association were allocated funds to improve areas of both the Ollatrim and Nenagh rivers.[3][4] There are 15 km of trout fishing on the Ollatrim.

Bridges[]

Rathurles Bridge, a three arched road bridge built in the 18th Century in the townland of Rathurles is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest.[5]

Bridge at Cloonmore is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest[6]

Aghnameadle Bridge, a three arched bridge built in the late 18th Century in the townland of Barngrotty in County Offaly is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Ollatrim River Placenames Database of Ireland.
  2. ^ "King's County (Offaly)".
  3. ^ "Rehabilitation of salmonid production areas in the Nenagh River | Limerick". Fisheriesireland.ie. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  4. ^ http://www.immortal-ink.com/sfp/images/resources/plan2011.pdf[bare URL]
  5. ^ "Rathurles Bridge, RATHFALLA, TIPPERARY NORTH - Buildings of Ireland".
  6. ^ "BALLINAHEMERY, TIPPERARY NORTH - Buildings of Ireland".
  7. ^ "Aghnameadle Bridge, BARNAGROTTY, OFFALY - Buildings of Ireland".

Coordinates: 52°56′N 8°16′W / 52.933°N 8.267°W / 52.933; -8.267


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