Black (Shrule) — water body quality
near Headford, Galway
Black (Shrule) is a river in Galway, near Headford, extending 112.5 km.
Official classification
Poor
Assessed 2026
Poor ecological status means the Water Framework Directive assessment found major alteration to this water body’s biological communities, with many of the species expected in an undisturbed water body of its type absent or much reduced.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Black (Shrule) | Good |
| Black (Shrule) | Poor |
| Black (Shrule) | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 112.5 km
- County
- Galway
- Location
- 53.5147, -9.0969
Others in Galway
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