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Published on Wednesday, 08 August 2007 12:27 - Written by Joe
O'Connell - Hits: 22162 The River Clare rises in Ballyhaunis,
Co. Mayo, and is roughly 85km in length. It passes through towns
such as Dunmore and Milltown, through the neighbouring parish of
Lackagh before entering Claregalway. The Clare River is used as
a boundary mark for many of the townlands in the Claregalway
parish. Kiniska is the first townland to the north of the river.
To the south of the river is Gortatleva and next to this is one
field in Lydacan. The townland of Lakeview runs along with the
river, out on to the N17 (Galway to Tuam) road. On crossing the
road it divides Cahergowan from the Claregalway townland. After
this it forms the dividing line between Montiagh North and
South. Curraghmore is located to the north. Finally the river
pours into the Corrib. Aerial view, taken in 1980's showing the
River Clare passing under Claregalway bridge, near the Castle
and Friary The first