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  River Barrow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The River Barrow is a river in Ireland, it is one of The Three Sisters, the other two "sisters" are the River Suir and the River Nore.
The Barrow is the longest and most prominent of the three rivers.
The Barrow is the second longest river in Ireland, behind the River Shannon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Barrow   (92 words)

  
 River Suir - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The River Suir (IPA: [ʃuːr]) is a river in Ireland that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Waterford after a distance of 183 kilometres.
Merging with the rivers Aherlow and Tar, it turns east at the Comeragh Mountains, forming the border between County Waterford and County Kilkenny, lying between the limestone lowlands to the north, and the Comeragh Mountains to the south.
Together with the River Nore and the River Barrow, the river is one of the trio known as The Three Sisters.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Suir   (352 words)

  
 River Barrow Carlow Self Catering County Carlow B&B County Carlow Self Catering Carlow Rental Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Ireland's second longest navigable river, the Barrow, is noted for the beauty and variety of its landscape, the fascination of its historic hinterland and the picturesque charm of its riverside towns.
SISTER RIVERS The Barrow, Nore and Suir are sister rivers which spill from the Slieve Bloom and the Devil's Bit mountains in the heart of Ireland.
The Barrow Line of the Grand Canal is 46 km long and forms the second part of the navigation carrying 9 locks between Lowtown and the junction of the Barrow at Athy.
www.garrisonwaterside.com /river.html   (1517 words)

  
 Bagenalstown - fishing the river Barrow, angling, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Trout and Salmon fishing season on the River Barrow is from 18th of March to the 30th of September.
Salmon are caught on the Barrow from March to September, The Barrow is not noted as a salmon river for the fly fisherman.
The Barrow is renowned as a game and coarse angling river for salmon, brown trout, roach, rudd, pike, perch and tench with easy access to all parts of the river from the Barrow footpath.
www.bagenalstown-festival.com /fishing.html   (995 words)

  
 River Barrow
The seasons for the different fish on the Barrow are as follows: The salmon season runs from February 1st to September 30th.
Ownershiphas only been established on certain parts of the river, and most of the fishing on the river is probably free.
The river has developed as a navigable waterway from Athy downstream and the locks and weirs on that 35-mile stretch have greatly altered the charachter of the river, making it more suitable for coarse fish and pike than for trout or salmon.
www.riversofireland.com /waterways.asp?W=5&P=1   (514 words)

  
 Bagenalstown, Ireland - boating page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
John O’Neill, a three-generation river man on the Barrow, drives his truck down to the Slyguff Marina, actually a man- made pond dug out of a field, large enough to accommodate five or six river craft and a dozen or so local dinghies.
John noses the dinghy on to Slyguff weir; it is the oldest on the Barrow Navigation.
As we approach the bridge the river is at the optimum level to reflect the cut stone arches as perfect stone circles.
www.bagenalstown-festival.com /boating.html   (2651 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Barrow,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The range, which rises to 1,733 ft (528 m) at Arderin, is the source of the Barrow River.
It is surrounded by wooded hills, with the Lodore (c.90 ft/27 m) and Barrow (c.108 ft/33 m) waterfalls at its upper end.
The principal rivers are the Liffey, the Greese, and
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Barrow,&StartAt=11   (657 words)

  
 William Barrow and Amy Lee
William Barrow was born January 17, 1727, in Newport Parish, Isle of Wight Co Virginia, near the area known as Angelica Swamp.
William Barrow was probably buried in an unmarked grave on the Barrow plantation in Stokes Co North Carolina.
The land is described as being "on the waters of the Dan River on both sides of Kirby's Creek" and bordering on the property of Moses Barrow.
www.barlowgenealogy.com /Virginia/ferguson-barrow.html   (4552 words)

  
 Barrow (river) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Barrow (river) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Barrow (river), river in south-eastern Ireland, about 190 km (118 mi) long.
The county town of Carlow, which is on the River Barrow, has a population of 11,271 (1991): more than a...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Barrow_(river).html   (126 words)

  
 River Barrow - Walks - Inland Waterways - Ireland - IWAI
Walks by the Barrow River & Barrow Line are described in a number of good books and pamphlets.
The walk is divided into seven sections varying in length from 11.2 km to 22.5 km with estimated walking times varying from 2.75 hrs to 5.5 hrs.
Preliminary research suggests that it may be possible to walk from Borris Lock (S718495) or Ballingrane Lock (S734478) along the towpath to the confluence with the Mountain River and from there to Borris.
walks.iwai.ie /barrow/index.shtml   (417 words)

  
 BARROWLINE CRUISERS  -  Waterways History
During the period of the Barrow Navigation Company the river was kept clear by a dredge consisting of a leather bag let down into the water from a small wooden derrick or crane and operated by a windlass.
I have heard old river men say that the proper way to dredge a river is to remove the obstruction and allow the river to dredge itself.
Many of these old-time dredger men knew their river and their knowledge was the secret of the Barrow Navigation Company's success in keeping the channel free for boats for over a hundred years.
homepage.eircom.net /~barrowline/waterways_history.htm   (4025 words)

  
 Antibiotic resistant microorganisms in the River Barrow
The river Barrow has been of importance to the inhabitants of Ireland for over five thousand years and has recently been targeted as a priority resource for tourism.
The significance of these results is the demonstration of the presence of a stable pool of transferable antibiotic resistance genes both in the indigenous and in the introduced microbial population in the river Barrow that could potentially enter the mammalian food chain.
The role of prescribed veterinary antibiotics entering the river in the establishment and maintenance of such populations is not known.
www.irishscientist.ie /ITCDB101.htm   (410 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Barrow's Boys: Books: Fergus Fleming   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Barrow was only the Second Secretary at the Admiralty--not normally a position of great influence--yet he was a skilled politician, and he managed to carve out a niche for himself by organizing expedition after expedition.
Though Barrow never achieved the historical fame of subordinates William Parry and James Ross, he was one of the most influential organizers behind the massive program of globe-trotting that allowed these men to make their names.
Barrow was certain that the Northwest Passage existed and that the Niger eventually joined the Nile; if so, their mappings would have profound commercial ramifications.
www.amazon.com /Barrows-Boys-Fergus-Fleming/dp/0871138042   (2839 words)

  
 River Barrow Heritage & Development Association, South East Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The River Barrow is Ireland's second longest, next to the Shannon.
Used for millenia for transport, it was made navigable for larger boats in the late 1700s and served as a working waterway until recent times.
The Barrow Heritage and Development Association (BHDA) aims to publicise all events for 2007 - the Year of the Barrow.
www.barrowvalley.org   (234 words)

  
 Barrow Voice Winter 2004 - Features
Barrow seems to have been given a golden opportunity to promote multicultural relations and it would be a terrible pity if there wasn't confident community support just because of a lack of accurate information and control.
Amongst Hindu and Sikh families, the family must scatter the ashes in the river so that the spirit of the loved one is set free as the ashes are swept to the sea.
The river is a peaceful and soothing place to be and it is increasingly common for river users of all races and creeds to request it as the site for their own ashes.'
www.barrowvoice.co.uk /winter_2004/features.html   (1317 words)

  
 Barrow Navigation (Ireland)
In 1935 the Upper Barrow drainage scheme resulted in the lateral canals being affected by silting and finally commercial trade was ended in 1959.
It is important to have a guide or chart showing the navigable areas of the river, as it is necessary on some stretches to stay close to the bank and on others to keep to mid-stream.
White's castle was built in 1506 by the eighth Earl of Kildare, and upstream is Woodstock Castle, dating back to the thirteenth century and allegedly the scene of a fire in which an infant was rescued by a monkey, causing the Kildares to include a monkey on their coat of arms.
www.thewaterweb.net /Canals/Ireland/Barrow/Barrow.htm   (646 words)

  
 River Barrow Catchment Management
The River Barrow rises in the Slieve Bloom mountains in County Laois approximately 6 km south of Clonaslee.
The Barrow is joined by the Nore approximately 4 km upstream of New Ross and is tidal for another 13 km upstream to St. Mullin’s.
The Barrow catchment management initiative was launched by the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources in March 1998 as one of six pilot catchment management projects in the country.
www.srfb.ie /cm/catchmentmanagement.html   (549 words)

  
 The River Suir
The River Suir rises in the Devils Bit in The Silvermine Mountains in County Tipperary at an area about six miles north west of the town of Templemore.
The river Suir is largely in County Tipperary and it divides the counties of Tipperary and Waterford from Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir and the counties of Kilkenny and Waterford from Carrick-on-Suir to Waterford.
An estuary is usually considered to be the the section of a river system from the point at which water levels are affected by tides down to the confluence with the sea.
www.iol.ie /~carigeen/riversuir.htm   (678 words)

  
 Welcome to Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The River Barrow is thought by those who should know to be the most picturesque navigable river in Ireland...and, therefore, in Europe.
River cruising is a popular holiday in Ireland, but the slower (and quieter) barge, or narrowboat, is a far better way to explore these charming waterways.
Although the galley is sufficient for cooking, you'll find plenty of good restaurants and food-serving pubs along the Barrow; short a distance as we covered, we still passed 43 pubs, some doubling as provisions stores, hardware suppliers, and even a funeral director's premises.
www.internationalliving.com /ireland/free/03-17-06.html   (945 words)

  
 Marina & Boat hire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The river Barrow is still known to only a few, and is reputed to be one of the most beautiful navigable waterways in Europe.
The Barrow Line of the grand canal is 46km long and forms the second part of the navigation carrying 9 locks between Lowtown and the junction of the Barrow at Athy.
Historic relics along the River Barrow and the surrounding villages add to the beauty of cruising one of the most beautiful waterways in Europe.
www.lordbagenal.com /marina.html   (462 words)

  
 South East Ireland - Things to Do Category Search Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The River Barrow shares a common estuary with the Rivers Nore and Suir, they are known as the ‘Three Sisters’.
It is a more gently flowing river and has been made navigable by building canals round the shallow areas, and therefore best fishing areas are downstream of the weirs that divert the waters to the canals.
Because the Barrow is a slower and deeper river than the others, the distribution of its trout stock differs significantly.
www.southeastireland.com /individual_results.asp?sID=10333   (441 words)

  
 John Dodgson Barrow Biography
This moved was important to Barrow, since the majority of his paintings are of people and places located in or near this Finger Lakes village.
Barrow was also influenced while in New York City by George Inness (1825-1894), who encouraged Barrow's new interest in landscape painting.
Barrow returned to Skaneateles in the 1880's and remained there for the rest of his life.
whitemountainart.com /Biographies/bio_jdb.htm   (336 words)

  
 Irish Hotels - Cruising the River Barrow
This river is one of the three natural waterways in Ireland.
It is considered a part of Ireland’s “Three Sisters” which is an extensive network of three rivers namely: River Barrow, River Nore which runs into the sea of Waterford City and the River Suir that streams into the Atlantic Ocean.
River Barrow holds a great mystical and mythical history you might as well get familiar with if you are planning to set your sail on this river.
www.irishhotels.com /Cruising-the-River-Barrow.html   (612 words)

  
 Missouri River Relief: Previous Events Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Jeff Barrow says he would like to see the Missouri River returned to something more like its natural state, with restored links to nearby floodplains and wetlands.
At a nearby spot on the other side of the river, Tom Waters displays maps to show the river has not changed all that much over the past 2 centuries.
Whether they see the river as a source of power and water, a threat to their livelihood, a force of nature, or a symbol of living history -- a lot of people have a stake in the Missouri.
www.riverrelief.org /previous050608.html   (1235 words)

  
 AllAboutIrish - Irish Rivers
The rivers have played a critical role in her history as both sources of food and as transportation lanes.
Ireland's second longest river, the Barrow is one of three rivers to meet the sea at Waterford.
It joins with the River Barrow at a common estuary and with the River Suir in Waterford Harbour.
www.allaboutirish.com /library/geography/rivers.shtm   (417 words)

  
 :: Waterside - New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Waterside is a superb new luxury development of waterfront apartments and commercial units, situated directly on the banks of the River Barrow and within a stones throw of the centre of New Ross Town, a short stroll from the main shopping area, pubs, restaurants and night life.
The River Barrow, which is tidal, is one of the most important water courses in the South-East.
From here there is easy access to the sea at Ballyhack to the South, the River Suir, which joins the River Barrow near Cheek Point or the Rover Nore which merges just a little north of the town.
www.ellen.ie /waterside/about.html   (388 words)

  
 Self catering cottage Ireland Croan Cottages
Five of Irelands most majestic rivers, the Barrow, the Nore, the Suir, the Blackwater, and the Slaney flow to sea in this region and therefore the opportunities are both varied and interesting with many species of marine fish.
The Barrow is a more gently flowing river and has been made navigable by building canals round the shallow areas, and therefore best fishing areas are downstream of the weirs that divert the waters to the canals.
The River Barrow is unique in that it supports a vibrant mixed fishery, game, coarse and pike The coarse fishing aspect is available from Athy to St. Mullins.
www.croancottages.com /fishing.htm   (981 words)

  
 River Barrow pleasure cruises   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
River Barrow, with all its weirs, locks and great variety of scenery.
The second section, illustrates the leisurely journey along the Barrow Line of the Grand Canal from Lowtown to Athy, where it joins the river navigation.
The Barrow, Nore and Suir are sister rivers which spill from the Slieve Bloom and Devil's Bit mountains in the heart of Ireland.
www.carlowtourism.com /barrow.html   (242 words)

  
 Grand Canal Narrowboat Holidays and Vacations Afloat in Ireland
From the heart of Dublin it travels 85 miles to meet the River Shannon, crossing the Bog of Allen, and through Tullamore, the county town of County Offaly.
East of Tullamore it is 25 miles to Robertstown, and the canal branch leading to the River Barrow at Athy.
The River Barrow is reputed to be one of the most beautiful navigable waterways in Europe.
www.boatingholidays.com /ireland-river-barrow-map.htm   (224 words)

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