Callows
Callows (Irish: caladh) are a type of wetland found in Ireland. They are a seasonally flooded grassland ecosystem found on low-lying river floodplains.
Examples
- Shannon Callows
- River Suck Callows[1]
- Little Brosna Callows[2]
- Lough Eidin
- Callan, County Kilkenny
- Castletroy
Literary references
- Patrick Deeley's novel The Lost Orchard deals with the protection of "The Callows", a marshy area.
References
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