description Dundalk Bay Overview
Dundalk Bay is a shallow, funnel-shaped inlet on the eastern coast of Ireland. It is situated primarily in County Louth and receives the waters of several rivers, including the Castletown and the Fane. The bay features extensive mudflats and salt marshes that are exposed during low tide. Recognized for its ecological importance, it is designated as a Special Protection Area that supports large populations of migratory waterbirds.
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Where is Dundalk Bay?
Dundalk Bay is a large, shallow inlet on Ireland's east coast, primarily in County Louth. It extends about 16 kilometers from the Castletown River toward Annagassan and Salterstown. [Visit Louth](https://www.visitlouth.ie/things-to-do/dundalk-bay)
Which rivers flow into Dundalk Bay?
The bay receives the Dee, Glyde, Fane, Castletown, and Flurry rivers. The Castletown River enters near Dundalk and forms one of the bay's main estuarine systems. [Visit Louth](https://www.visitlouth.ie/things-to-do/dundalk-bay)
Why is Dundalk Bay important for birds?
Its intertidal mudflats and salt marshes provide feeding habitat for wintering waterfowl. The bay regularly supports more than 20,000 waterfowl and is protected as Dundalk Bay Special Area of Conservation, site code 000455. [National Parks and Wildlife Service](https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/000455) [Visit Louth](https://www.visitlouth.ie/things-to-do/dundalk-bay)
What habitats can be found around Dundalk Bay?
The protected site includes estuaries, tidal mudflats, sandflats, Atlantic salt meadows, and saltmarsh vegetation. These habitats are exposed and reshaped by the bay's strong tidal cycle. [National Parks and Wildlife Service](https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/000455)
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