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]

Literary references

Patrick Deeley's novel The Lost Orchard deals with the protection of "The Callows", a marshy area.

References

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