Dowra
Dowra (Irish: An Damhshraith, meaning 'the river-meadow of the ox') is a village and townland in northwest County Cavan, Ireland. Located in a valley on Lough Allen, it is the first village on, and marks the most uppermost navigable point of, the River Shannon. On one side of its bridge is County Cavan; on the other is County Leitrim. The nucleus of the village is situated on the Cavan side. It is located on the junction of the R200 and R207 regional roads.
Dowra
An Damhshraith | |
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Village | |
Looking east - up 'Main Street' - on the Cavan side | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Ulster Connacht (Part) |
| County | Cavan Leitrim (Part) |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 147 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | G989267 |
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