River Derg
River Derg | |
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Etymology | From Lough Derg, 'red lake' |
Native name | Abhainn na Deirge |
Location | |
Country | Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Lough Derg, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland |
• elevation | 138 metres (453 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | North Channel via Lough Foyle, River Foyle, River Mourne |
Length | 45 kilometres (28 mi) |
Basin size | 440 square kilometres (170 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 16.2 m3/s (570 cu ft/s) |
The River Derg is a small river in Ireland. The river has its source in the Lough Derg, in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland and it flows into County Tyrone, Northern Ireland east through Castlederg to join the River Strule forming the River Mourne. The upper reaches of the catchment are characterised by peatland, while the lower reaches flow predominantly through farmland.[1] The River Derg's length is 28 miles (45 km).[2]
The River Derg is known for its salmon, grilse and sea trout.[citation needed]
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Coordinates: 54°44′N 7°26′W / 54.733°N 7.433°W
Categories:
- Rivers of County Donegal
- Rivers of County Tyrone
- United Kingdom river stubs
- Northern Ireland geography stubs
- Ireland river stubs