River levels, flow forecasts & water conditions for Ireland's rivers.
Live river flow rates (m³/s, cumecs), river stage levels (m), flood warnings, and wild salmon angling, canoeing & wild swimming conditions across Irish rivers.
Featured Irish Rivers & Gauging Stations
Explore River Gauges by County
Browse real-time flow telemetry (cumecs), water levels (metres), and recreation guides across Munster, Connacht, Leinster, and Ulster.
Cork
Co. Cork · Munster
Kerry
Co. Kerry · Munster
Limerick
Co. Limerick · Munster
Clare
Co. Clare · Munster
Tipperary
Co. Tipperary · Munster
Waterford
Co. Waterford · Munster
Galway
Co. Galway · Connacht
Mayo
Co. Mayo · Connacht
Sligo
Co. Sligo · Connacht
Leitrim
Co. Leitrim · Connacht
Roscommon
Co. Roscommon · Connacht
Dublin
Co. Dublin · Leinster
Kildare
Co. Kildare · Leinster
Wicklow
Co. Wicklow · Leinster
Wexford
Co. Wexford · Leinster
Carlow
Co. Carlow · Leinster
Kilkenny
Co. Kilkenny · Leinster
Laois
Co. Laois · Leinster
Offaly
Co. Offaly · Leinster
Westmeath
Co. Westmeath · Leinster
Longford
Co. Longford · Leinster
Meath
Co. Meath · Leinster
Louth
Co. Louth · Leinster
Donegal
Co. Donegal · Ulster
Cavan
Co. Cavan · Ulster
Monaghan
Co. Monaghan · Ulster
Irish River Hydrology & Angling Guides
Understanding Irish River Levels: OPW Gauges, Cumecs & Stage Telemetry
Learn how to interpret Irish river telemetry from the Office of Public Works (OPW) and EPA Ireland, read gauge heights in metres, understand discharge in cumecs (m³/s), and distinguish spate rivers from limestone spring flows.
Wild Atlantic Salmon & Brown Trout Angling: Seasons, River Conditions & Regulations
Master the hydrology of Irish game angling: how water clarity and spate levels trigger Atlantic salmon runs, optimal temperatures for brown trout, IFI licensing rules, and Ireland top fisheries.
Canoeing & Whitewater Kayaking in Ireland: The Liffey Descent, Rivers & Safety
Everything you need to paddle Irish rivers: the historic Liffey Descent canoe marathon, Wicklow whitewater gorges, Barrow river trails, weir hydraulics, and cold water safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is Irish river level data updated?▼
River levels (metres) and discharge flows (m³/s, cumecs) are updated every 15 minutes directly from the Office of Public Works (OPW waterlevel.ie) and EPA Ireland telemetry networks.
What do typical normal low and high flow ranges mean in cumecs?▼
In Ireland, volumetric river flow is measured in cumecs (cubic metres per second, m³/s). Typical ranges represent baseline seasonal flows. Below typical low indicates summer low flow and weed growth, while flows exceeding typical high indicate spate conditions with rapid rises and strong currents.
Is Riverable Ireland suitable for salmon angling, canoe touring, and kayaking?▼
Yes! We provide tailored activity profiles for Wild Swimming & Dipping, Canoe Touring & Blueway Paddling (River Barrow, Shannon Blueway), Whitewater Kayaking & Weirs (Liffey Descent, Wicklow Mountain rivers), and Wild Salmon & Trout Angling (spate clearing indices and solunar tables).
Can I embed Riverable Ireland widgets on my club or tourism website?▼
Yes! 100% free embeddable responsive widgets are available for all 450+ OPW stations across Ireland. Visit our Widgets page to configure iframe snippets.