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River Erne (Republic sections)

The Erne is a cross-border river and lake system. This catalogue covers Republic of Ireland sections around Belturbet in Cavan and Ballyshannon in Donegal, with coarse and pike angling context documented at Belturbet.

Also known as River Erne

PLACES & CONNECTIONS

A river to explore

The atlas connects River Erne (Republic sections) with Belturbet, Ballyshannon.

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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

Sallaghan

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OPW water-level station

Belturbet

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OPW water-level station

Urney Bridge

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FOR ANGLERS

Planning a fishing visit

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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.

RIVER HEALTH

Ecological status

Assessments apply to individual waterbodies and assessment periods. Conditions can vary along a river.

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