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River Main (County Antrim)

River Main
River Maine
River Main viewed upstream from the Slaght Bridge
Map
EtymologyFrom Abhainn Mhaighin, "river of the plain"
Native nameAn Mhean (Irish)
Location
CountryNorthern Ireland
CitiesBallymena, Randalstown, Cullybackey
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationGlenariff
Mouth 
 • location
North Channel via Lough Neagh and Lower Bann
Length55 kilometres (34 mi)
Discharge 
 • average15.4 m3/s (540 cu ft/s)
Basin features
River systemBann
Tributaries 
 • leftKellswater, Braid River

The River Main or Maine (Irish: An Mhean)[1] is a river in Northern Ireland, flowing through County Antrim.[2]

Former Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Terence O'Neill took the title "Baron O'Neill of the Maine" when he was made a life peer.

Course

The River Maine rises in the Glens of Antrim, flowing through Cullybackey and Randalstown before entering Lough Neagh.

Wildlife

The River Maine is a noted salmon and trout fishery.[3]

References

  1. ^ "An Mhean/River Main". Logainm.ie. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Ballysadare Estuary: sampling fish for the Water Framework Directive – Transitional Framework" (PDF). Central Fisheries Board (CFB) and the North Western Regional Fisheries Board (NWRFB). 2008–2009 – via Inland Fisheries Ireland.[failed verification]
  3. ^ "Angling at River Maine | nidirect". 3 December 2015.

See also

54°49′52″N 6°18′01″W / 54.831225°N 6.300341°W / 54.831225; -6.300341



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