River Mourne
| River Mourne | |
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River Mourne at Victoria Bridge
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| Native name | An Mughdhorn |
| Etymology | From Mugdorna, an ancient kingdom |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Basin features | |
| Main source | Northwest of Newtownstewart |
| River mouth | Lough Foyle |
| River system | Shannon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) |
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The River Mourne (Irish: An Mughdhorn) is a river in County Tyrone (between Strabane and Newtownstewart), Northern Ireland, and is a tributary of the River Foyle. At Strabane it joins with the River Finn to form the River Foyle. Fishing is largely for salmon, grilse and sea trout.
The traditional folk song "The Moorlough Shore" (also called The Maid of Mourne Shore) refers to names and places along the river.
Coordinates: 54°49′18″N 7°27′29″W / 54.82166°N 7.45817°W
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