River Cong (1)
River Cong may refer to: *River Cong (Ireland), a river in County Galway, Ireland *River Cong (Norfolk) The River Cong is a stream in the west of the county of Norfolk, only in length. It is a tributary of the River Babingley. The spring rises in a meadow pool on the Hillington side of Manor Farm, Congham. From there, it flows through the wood ...

River Cong (Ireland)
The River Cong () is a short river of moderate flow in Republic of Ireland, Ireland, primarily in County Mayo but also touching County Galway. Course The river rises by the village of Cong, County Mayo, Cong, County Mayo. It is formed from underground outflows from Lough Mask, a little over to the north, that escape through fissures in the cavernous limestone of the district, surfacing near the village. The river is only about long but some wide in places. It is divided by an island at one point. It flows strongly past Ashford Castle and into Lough Corrib. Recreation The river is popular with fishermen, having a State salmon hatchery and a strong spring salmon run. The peak of the spring run is in April and then the grilse come in May. June to early July are particularly good, and salmon are taken in lesser numbers for the rest of the season. The river also holds stocks of ferox trout (brown trout). The upper stretch has open access, while the lower part is managed by Ash ...
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