| River Maine Mang | |
|---|---|
 River Maine nearCurrans | |
 | |
| Etymology | PossiblyOld Irishmang, "[female?]fawn" |
| Native name | An Mhaing (Irish) |
| Location | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Cities | Castlemaine,Currans,Castleisland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Tobermaing,County Kerry |
| Mouth | |
• location | Atlantic Ocean viaCastlemaine Harbour |
| Length | 42.6 km (26.5 mi) |
| Basin size | 399 km2 (154 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.53 m3/s (19 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Brown Flesk,Little Maine |
TheRiver Maine (Irish:An Mhaing[1]) is a river inCounty Kerry, Ireland.[2][3]
According to an ancient tradition recorded inLebor Gabála Érenn, three rivers "burst forth" during the reign ofFíachu Labrainne asHigh King of Ireland. One wasInnbhear Mainge — the Maine. TheAnnals of the Four Masters contains the same story, but spells itMand.
TheMetrical Dindshenchas recordsInber Cíchmaine, cid cress, gáet co líth-baile láech-bress Maine ergna, úais ella, mac Medba ocus Ailella. ("At Inber Cichmaine, though it be narrow, was slain (a mighty onslaught) far-famed Maine, son ofMedb andAilell, exulting in fury of warlike combats.")[4][5]
A possible etymology is fromOld Irishmang, referring to a fawn or youngdeer.[6]
The Maine was the traditional division of theKingdom of Desmond; south of the Maine was controlled by the Gaelic MacCarthys, while north of the Maine was controlled by the NormanEarl of Desmond. A castle on the boundary was constructed on a stone bridge over the river atCastle Maine.
The River Maine rises at Tobermaing and flows westwards. It passes throughCastleisland and under theN23, then meets its main tributary, theBrown Flesk. It continues throughCurrans and is bridged by theN22. InCastlemaine it passes under theN70, flows past theArdcanaght Stones and enters the harbour.
In 2014 the river was reported as polluted withammonia.[7]
The River Maine is a notedsalmon andsea trout fishery. Thebrook lamprey also lives in it.[8]
52°13′42″N9°19′42″W / 52.228373°N 9.328336°W /52.228373; -9.328336
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