River Fergus
| River Fergus | |
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The river at Ennis
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| Native name | An Forghas |
| Basin features | |
| Main source |
Loughnagowan, Clare 86 m (282 ft) |
| River mouth | Shannon Estuary at Ennis |
| Basin size | 1,041 km2 (402 sq mi) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 61 km (38 mi) |
| Discharge |
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The River Fergus (Irish: An Forghas) is a river within the Shannon River Basin which flows in County Clare, Ireland. It rises in Loughnagowan which lies a few kilometers west of Corofin and flows into the Shannon Estuary. It is noted for its trout and salmon fishing. Trummer is an island in the river. There are six bridges crossing it in Ennis alone.
The River Fergus has an average discharge of 25.7m3/s
Settlements along the river include Corofin, Ennis, Clarecastle and Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Coordinates: 52°42′N 9°00′W / 52.700°N 9.000°W
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