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Gorragh — water body quality

near Clonaslee, Laois

Gorragh is a river in Laois, near Clonaslee, extending 12.1 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.

StretchStatus
GorraghGood

Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).

This water body

Type
River
Length
12.1 km
County
Laois
Location
53.1186, -7.5462
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