Grand Canal Barrow Line (Barrow) — water body quality
near Cherryville, Kildare
Grand Canal Barrow Line (Barrow) is a river in Kildare, near Cherryville, extending 48.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Grand Canal Barrow Line (Barrow) | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 48.4 km
- County
- Kildare
- Location
- 53.1525, -6.9980
Others in Kildare
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