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The River Suck is a river within the Shannon River Basin in Ireland, 133 km in length.It is the main tributary of the River Shannon. It meets the Shannon a kilometer south of the village of Shannonbridge.The River Suck drains an area of. It forms much of the border between County Roscommon and County Galway, flowing along the western side of County Roscommon. Together with the Shannon on the east, it creates the long narrow form that the southern part of County Roscommon has, clearly noticeable on maps.NameThe river's name is derived from the Irish suca, of uncertain meaning, possibly deriving from succin, Middle Irish for "amber."SettlementsSettlements along the river include Athleague, Ballinasloe, Ballyforan, Ballymoe, Castlerea, Glinsk, and Tulrush.Suck Valley WayThe Suck Valley Way is a long-distance trail. it is a 105km long circular route that begins and ends in Castlerea, County Roscommon. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by Roscommon County Council, Roscommon Integrated Development Company and the Suck Valley Committee.