Basin size 301.7 km (116.5 sq mi) | Length 34 km | |
Main source Mullaghmesha, Cork494 m (1,621 ft) River mouth Celtic Sea at Spanish Island | ||
The River Ilen is a river in West Cork, Ireland. It rises at Mullaghmesha mountain and flows southwards for 34 kilometres into the Celtic Sea.
Map of River Ilen, Co. Cork, Ireland
Its five main tributaries are, the Saivnose, Coarliss, Achrinduff, Glounaphuca and Clodagh. It is listed as having Quality A water, which means its pollution levels are far below the national average. Fish found in the river include brown and sea trout and Atlantic salmon. The main settlement on the river is Skibbereen.
References
River Ilen Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA