River Leannan
| River Leannan | |
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The "Fish House", Ramelton, with the River Lennon passing it
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| Native name | An Leanainn |
| Other name(s) | Leannan River |
| Country | Ireland |
| Cities | Kilmacrennan, Ramelton |
| Basin features | |
| Main source | Glendowan Mountains |
| River mouth | Atlantic Ocean via Lough Swilly at Ramelton |
| Basin size | 262 square kilometres (101 sq mi) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 45.9 kilometres (28.5 mi) |
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The River Lennon or Leannan (Irish: An Leanainn) is a river in County Donegal, Ireland.
The River Lennon rises in the Glendowan Mountains and flows through Gartan Lough and Lough Fern. It continues through Kilmacrennan and enters Lough Swilly at Ramelton.
The River Lennon is a noted brown trout fishery.Salmon numbers are recovering. Other species found in the river (a Special Area of Conservation) include the freshwater pearl mussel, European otter and slender naiad.
Coordinates: 52°13′42″N 9°19′42″W / 52.228373°N 9.328336°W
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