River in Ramelton, Ireland
The River Lennon or Leannan (Irish: An Leanainn[1]) is a river in County Donegal, Ireland.[2]
Course
The River Lennon rises in the Glendowan Mountains and flows through Gartan Lough and Lough Fern. It continues through Kilmacrennan and enters Lough Swilly at Ramelton.
Pollution
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Wildlife
The River Lennon is a noted brown trout fishery.[3] Salmon numbers are recovering after a UDN outbreak in the 1970's. Other species found in the river (a Special Area of Conservation) include the freshwater pearl mussel, European otter and slender naiad.[4]
See also
References
52°13′42″N 9°19′42″W / 52.228373°N 9.328336°W / 52.228373; -9.328336