River Clarin
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River Clarin in Athenry
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| Native name | Abhainn an Chláirín |
| Other name(s) | River Clareen, Clarinbridge River, Clarin River |
| Etymology | river of the little plain / flat board |
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| Main source | Central County Galway |
| River mouth | Galway Bay via Dunbulcaun Bay |
| Basin size | 123 square kilometres (47 sq mi) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 31.78 kilometres (19.75 mi) |
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The River Clarin (Irish: Abhainn an Chláirín) is a fast-flowing river in Ireland, flowing through southern County Galway.
The River Clarin rises 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.
Fish species include trout, salmon, lamprey and eel.
Coordinates: 53°20′06″N 8°36′32″W / 53.334919°N 8.608877°W
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