River Dodder

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The River Dodder (An Dothra in Irish) rises on the northern slopes of Kippure in the Wicklow Mountains. From there it flows for some 20 km through Tallaght and the Dublin suburbs of Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Milltown, Clonskeagh, Donnybrook, and Ballsbridge before entering the Liffey at Ringsend.

The River Poddle is linked with the River Dodder as it flows through Tallaght - this link used to help with Dublin City's water supply.

To catch sea trout on this river it is best fished in September at night when the river is in spate.

There is a weir just above the bridge at Ballsbridge and the river becomes tidal roughly where the bridge at Lansdowne Road crosses it.

The Dodder and the River Tolka are Dublin's second largest rivers, after the River Liffey.

Contents 1 Wildlife 1.1 Fishing 1.2 Other Wildlife 2 See also

[edit] Wildlife

[edit] Fishing

The fishing season is opened between 17 March - 30 September. The River is used to catch Brown Trout and Sea Trout. Best fishing locations are Rathfarnham Road, Dodder Road Lower, Miltown Road and Churchtown Road Lower.

[edit] Other Wildlife

The Dodder is home to may water-bird species including Mallard, Great Blue Heron and Mute Swan.

[edit] See also

• List of bridges over the River Dodder
• Rivers of Ireland