The Monefelim River (Irish: Abhainn Mhóin Fheidhlim, meaning 'bogland river')[3] is a river in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is a tributary of the Ballyvalden River before it in turn joins the River Barrow.[2][4] It is part of the Barrow catchment area.[5][6] The local authority is Kilkenny County Council.[1][2]

Monefelim River
Map showing the location of the Three Sisters rivers.
Map showing the location of the Three Sisters rivers.
Location of the mouth in Ireland
Location of the mouth in Ireland
Location of the mouth in Ireland
Etymologybogland river
Native nameAbhainn Mhóin Fheidhlim (Irish)
Location
CountyIreland
CountiesKilkenny
BaronyGowran
Physical characteristics
SourceGowran (barony)
 • coordinates52°42′43″N 7°06′13″W / 52.7118151°N 7.1036112°W / 52.7118151; -7.1036112
MouthBallyvalden River
 • coordinates
52°39′27″N 7°01′10″W / 52.6576°N 7.0195°W / 52.6576; -7.0195
 • elevation
28.36 m (93.0 ft)
Length17 km (11 mi)
Basin size41.79 km2 (16.14 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBallyvalden RiverRiver BarrowCeltic Sea
River systemRiver Barrow[1][2]
EU_CDIE_SE_14M030600

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Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b (Environmental Protection Agency 2019, Subcatchment Barrow_SC_120)
  2. ^ a b c "Waterbody: MONEFELIM_020". Catchments.ie. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  3. ^ (Fiontar 2008, Abhainn Mhóin Fheidhlim/Monefelim River)
  4. ^ "Waterbody: MONEFELIM_010". Catchments.ie. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Catchment: Barrow". Catchments.ie. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  6. ^ (Environmental Protection Agency 2018, Barrow Catchment Assessment 2010-2015 (HA 14))

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