Silver River

The Silver River is a river that flows through principally though the south of in central Ireland. Its source is in the . The village of , on the river, is home to the Silver River Geological Reserve.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: tributary of the Brosna in County Offaly, Ireland
  • Also known as: “Silver”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gallen Abbey.

Ruins
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or Gallen Priory is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in , Ireland. is situated 3 km northwest of Silver River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ferbane and Cloghan.

Town
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Banagher is a town at the western edge of on the banks of the River Shannon. In Irish it's Beannchar na Sionna, "the place of the pointed rocks on the Shannon" - the river is shallow so it can be forded and is less flood-prone, but it's a block to navigation. is situated 4 km northwest of Silver River.

Town
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Banagher is a town at the western edge of on the banks of the River Shannon. In Irish it's Beannchar na Sionna, "the place of the pointed rocks on the Shannon" - the river is shallow so it can be forded and is less flood-prone, but it's a block to navigation. is situated 6 km west of Silver River.

Village
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Pollagh, also spelled , is a village in , , located in the midlands of Ireland. It is a rural village on the and lies between and . is situated 7 km northeast of Silver River.

Silver River

Latitude
53.24333° or 53° 14′ 36″ north
Longitude
-7.79139° or 7° 47′ 29″ west
Elevation
43 metres (141 feet)
Open location code
9C5J66V5+8C
Geo­Names ID
2961474
Wiki­data ID
Q7516271
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In Other Languages

From Esperanto to Welsh—“Silver River” goes by many names.
  • Esperanto: “Arĝenta Rivero”
  • French: “Silver River (Irlande)”
  • French: “Silver River”
  • Irish: “Abhainn Airgid”
  • Swedish: “Silver River”
  • Welsh: “Afon Silver”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Derrycarney and Lumcloon Bridge.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lough Boora and Cocta Hill.

County Offaly: Must-Visit Destinations

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