User:Mrchris/Ballyvalden River
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The Ballyvalden River (Irish: Abhainn Bhaile Bhaldain) is a river that flows through the county of Kilkenny in Ireland.[2][3] The Monefelin River joins it before it enters the River Barrow as a tributary.[4] The river Overlaps partly with the with the protected area of the River Barrow and River Nore SAC.
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Ballyvalden River Monefelim[1] | |
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Native name | Abhainn Bhaile Bhaldain Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
Location | |
County | Ireland |
Counties | Kilkenny, Carlow |
Barony | Gowran |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Gowran (barony) |
• location | Shankill (civil parish) |
• coordinates | 52.7029°N 7.0652°W / 52.7029; -7.0652 |
• elevation | 28.36 m (93.0 ft) |
Mouth | River Barrow |
• location | Paulstown |
• coordinates | 52.6472°N 6.987°W / 52.6472; -6.987 |
• elevation | 28.36 m (93.0 ft) |
Length | 29.53 km (18.35 mi) |
Basin size | 41.79 km2 (16.14 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | River Barrow—Celtic Sea |
River system | River Barrow[1] |
Tributaries | |
• right | Monefelin River |
EU_CD | IE_SE_14M031000 |
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The water quality is moderate. The river is subject to significant pressures,[1] and is at risk due to less than good ecological status.[1] The Local Authority is Kilkenny County Council.[5]