River Faughan

The River Faughan (/ˈfɒhən/; Irish: An Fhochaine[1]) is a river in northwest Northern Ireland.[2]

River Faughan
Cumber Bridge, Claudy
EtymologyFochain, character in Irish legend
Native nameAn Fhochaine
Location
CountryNorthern Ireland
CitiesClaudy, Derry
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSawel Mountain, County Londonderry
Mouth 
 • location
North Channel at Derry via Lough Foyle
Length47.5 km (29.5 mi)
Basin size295 km2 (114 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average10.72 m3/s (379 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftGlenrandall River

Legend

According to Lebor Gabála Érenn (11th century), Fochain was a daughter of Partholón, an ancient settler of Ireland.[3] In the Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cúchulainn meets with Medb and Fergus mac Róich in Glenn Fochaine.[4]

Course

The River Faughan rises on Sawel Mountain, north of Park and flows northwestwards through Claudy, crossing the A6 west of Drumahoe. It flows northwards on the eastern edge of Derry city, being bridged by the A2 between Campsey and Strathfoyle. The Faughan enters Lough Foyle east of Coolkeeragh power station.

Wildlife

The River Faughan is a brown trout and salmon fishery.[5]

In culture

"The Faughan Side" is a traditional Irish song from the early 20th century, sung by Eddie Butcher.[6]

The river gives its name to Faughan Valley Golf Club, near Eglinton.

See also

References
  1. "An Fhochaine/Faughan River". logainm.ie. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  2. http://www.loughs-agency.org/fs/doc/publications/river-faughan-and-tributaries-catchment-status-report-2009.pdf
  3. http://www.ucc.ie/celt/LGDF.pdf
  4. "The Tain Bo Culaigne - The Proposals".
  5. http://www.loughs-agency.org/fs/doc/publications/2007-faughan.pdf
  6. "The Faughan side, song / Eddie Butcher, singing in English".


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