Ollatrim River

The Ollatrim River (Irish: Abhainn Chalatroma)[1] rises in County Tipperary, Ireland. It joins the Nenagh River east of Nenagh town and together they flow into Lough Derg north of Dromineer. A short section of the river forms the border between County Offaly and County Tipperary. The river flows through the Townland of Ollatrim.[2]

Recreation

The Ollatrim river, is popular for angling, it holds a stock of wild salmon and trout. The Ormonde Anglers Association were allocated funds to improve areas of both the Ollatrim and Nenagh rivers.[3][4] There are 15 km of trout fishing on the Ollatrim.

Bridges

Rathurles Bridge, a three arched road bridge built in the 18th century in the townland of Rathurles is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest.[5]

Bridge at Cloonmore is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest[6]

Aghnameadle Bridge, a three arched bridge built in the late 18th century in the townland of Barngrotty in County Offaly is listed as being of Architectural and Technical interest.[7]

References

1. Ollatrim River Placenames Database of Ireland.
2. "King's County (Offaly)".
3. "Rehabilitation of salmonid production areas in the Nenagh River | Limerick". Fisheriesireland.ie. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
5. "Rathurles Bridge, RATHFALLA, TIPPERARY NORTH - Buildings of Ireland".
6. "BALLINAHEMERY, TIPPERARY NORTH - Buildings of Ireland".
7. "Aghnameadle Bridge, BARNAGROTTY, OFFALY - Buildings of Ireland".

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