Aughavaud — water body quality
near Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny
Aughavaud is a river in Kilkenny, near Graiguenamanagh, extending 30.9 km.
Official classification
Good
Assessed 2026
Good ecological status under the Water Framework Directive means the biology and chemistry of this water body depart only slightly from near-natural conditions for its type, which meets the Directive’s environmental objective.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Aughavaud | Good |
| Aughavaud | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 30.9 km
- County
- Kilkenny
- Location
- 52.5039, -6.8966
Others in Kilkenny
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