Monefelim River
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The Monefelim River (Irish: Abhainn Mhóin Fheidhlim, meaning 'bogland river')[3] is a river in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is a tributary of the Ballyvalden River before it in turn joins the River Barrow.[2][4] It is part of the Barrow catchment area.[5][6] The local authority is Kilkenny County Council.[1][2]
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Monefelim River | |
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Etymology | bogland river |
Native name | Abhainn Mhóin Fheidhlim (Irish) |
Location | |
County | Ireland |
Counties | Kilkenny |
Barony | Gowran |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Gowran (barony) |
• coordinates | 52.7118151°N 7.1036112°W / 52.7118151; -7.1036112 |
Mouth | Ballyvalden River |
• coordinates | 52.6576°N 7.0195°W / 52.6576; -7.0195 |
• elevation | 28.36 m (93.0 ft) |
Length | 17 km (11 mi) |
Basin size | 41.79 km2 (16.14 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Ballyvalden River—River Barrow—Celtic Sea |
River system | River Barrow[1][2] |
EU_CD | IE_SE_14M030600 |
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