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The River Foyle. Introduction. The river Foyle is in north west Ireland. It doesn`t have a source like most rivers, it starts at the confluence of rivers Finn and Mourne . It flows through the city of Derry/ LondonDerry And opens out to the sea at Lough Foyle. History.
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Introduction • The river Foyle is in north west Ireland. • It doesn`t have a source like most rivers, it starts at the confluence of rivers Finn and Mourne. • It flows through the city of Derry/LondonDerry • And opens out to the sea at Lough Foyle.
History • Derry was built on the Foyle due to access to the sea which was good for trade. • In the siege of Derry 1810, Derry was run by the Protestants but besieged by the catholic army. • So when royal navy ships came via the river to provide food, there was no point in besieging the city. • Later on in history, the same groups of people were fighting each other for their beliefs • The two communities were separated by the Foyle. • Finally, there was a peace agreement and they built the peace bridge.
Wildlife • The River Foyle is a good fishing river. • It`s a good fishing river because it`s a salmon river. • Here`s some animals: • Seagulls • Seals(only in Lough Foyle) • Trout • Salmon • Atlantic salmon