Grand Canal Main Line East (Barrow) — water body quality
near Allenwood Cross Roads, Kildare
Grand Canal Main Line East (Barrow) is a river in Kildare, near Allenwood Cross Roads, extending 15.6 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 Main Line East (Barrow) | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 15.6 km
- County
- Kildare
- Location
- 53.2880, -6.8737
Others in Kildare
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