Clady River (Gweedore)

The Clady River (Irish: An Chláidigh, meaning 'the One Who Washes' or 'the Strong-Flowing One') is a small river in Gweedore (Irish: Gaoth Dobhair), a district in the north-west of County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. The river flows entirely within the Civil Parish of Tullaghobegly.

Clady River
Men fishing on the Clady River near The Gweedore Court Hotel (formerly known as The Gweedore Hotel). Errigal can be seen towering in the background.
EtymologyIrish: An Chláidigh, meaning 'the One Who Washes' or 'the Strong-Flowing One')
Native nameAn Chláidigh (Irish)
Location
CountryIreland
ProvinceUlster
CountyCounty Donegal
BaronyKilmacrenan
DistrictGweedore (Irish: Gaoth Dobhair)
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationLower Lough Nacung
MouthCrolly River (also known as the Gweedore River)
  location
Bunbeg
  coordinates
55°03′28″N 8°18′56″W
Length5 miles (8 kilometres) approx.
Basin features
River systemCrolly River
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