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River Garavogue
The Garavogue or Garvoge (Irish: An Gharbhóg) was known historically as the Sligeach or Sligo River. The river gave its name firstly to the town that grew up on its banks from the 13th century, and then to the county that was established in the late 16th and early 17th century. By the time of early Ordnance Survey work in the 19th century, the common name had become the Garavogue, at least for the river from Lough Gill to below the bridge in the town of Sligo. From Lough Gill, the Garavogue winds through Sligo town and flows into Sligo Bay. This pre-tidal course is less than two miles (3.2 km) long, making it possibly the shortest significant river in Ireland.[6] The river's estuary continues for roughly four miles (6.4 km) out to Rosses Point.
Created: Sun, 4 Jun 2023, Updated: Sun, 4 Jun 2023
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