| River Robe | |
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| Native name | Abhainn an Róba |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Bekan Parish, Mayo |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lough Mask, Mayo |
| Length | 64 kilometres (40 mi)[1] |
| Basin size | 320 square kilometres (120 sq mi) |
The River Robe (Irish: Abhainn an Róba) is a river in County Mayo, Ireland.[2][3] It rises near Ballyhaunis, then flows generally west for 64 kilometres (40 mi), where it drains into Lough Mask.[1][4]
The river is the longest tributary of Lough Mask and it drains 320 square kilometres of south Mayo.[1]
The Robe's Environmental Protection Agency River ID is 30_1579.[5]
- ^ a b c Investigation of the relationship between fish stocks, ecological quality ratings (Q-Values), environmental factors and degree of eutrophication, ch. 6, p. 99. Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland, 2007. Retrieved: 2010-08-06.
- ^ Rivers of Ireland: A Flyfisher's Guide 5th ed., ch. 6, p. 195. Peter O'Reilly, 2002, ISBN 1-873674-53-8. Retrieved: 2010-08-06.
- ^ Notes on River Basins, p. 65. Robert A. Williams. Retrieved: 2010-08-06.
- ^ River Robe, Irish Fisheries. Retrieved: 2010-08-06
- ^ Inspector's report on a licence application, p. 4. Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland, 2010. Retrieved: 2010-08-06.