Dowra
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Dowra (Irish:An Damhshraith, meaning "The Shrine of the Ox") is a small village in northwest County Cavan, Ireland. Nestled in a valley to the north of Lough Allen, it is the first village on, and marks the most uppermost navigable point of, the River Shannon. On one side of its bridge is County Cavan; on the other is County Leitrim. The nucleus of the village is situated in the Cavan side. It is located on the junction of the R200 and R207 regional roads.