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High · SW 2019-2024
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Carlow · Kildare · Kilkenny · Laois
River Barrow
The Barrow passes through towns including Athy, Carlow and Graiguenamanagh on its southeastward journey. River reaches and associated canal cuts form a distinctive setting for coarse angling.
A river to explore
The atlas connects River Barrow with Portarlington, Monasterevin, Athy, Carlow, Bagenalstown, Graiguenamanagh.
Explore station locations →MEASURED AT THE STATION
Water levels
Each reading belongs to a named station. Levels use a local reference point and are not water depth.
OPW water-level station
Carlow
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Borness
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Portarlington
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Pass Bridge
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Royal Oak
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Levitstown
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Barrow New Bridge
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Graiguenamanagh U/S
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Planning a fishing visit
Check the observation time and follow the chart at a station you know. Compare changes at that same gauge with your own experience of the river.
Using river levels for fishing →
Barrow angling guide ↗
Official information from Inland Fisheries Ireland.
Check current rules, permissions and local access before travelling. These readings do not measure fishing quality or establish that it is safe to enter the water.
Ecological status
Assessments apply to individual waterbodies and assessment periods. Conditions can vary along a river.