River Nanny | |
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Etymology | Old Irish Ainge; possibly named after the Corcu Ainge |
Native name | An Ainí (Irish) |
Location | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
County | County Meath |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Johnstown village, near Kentstown, Leinster, Ireland |
• elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Mouth | Irish Sea |
• location | Laytown |
The River Nanny (Irish: An Ainí),[1] also called the Nanny Water, is a river that flows from Kentstown into the Irish Sea at Laytown. The river is known for its trout fishing, and its estuary on the Irish sea provides a haven for wintering birds.