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A land of tranquil beauty shaped by legendand tradition, Ireland’s waterways canprovide a unique experience for everyone.The natural environment provides excellentopportunities to participate in a huge rangeof sightseeing, cultural and outdooractivities. High adventure or totalrelaxation, the options are endless.

You can stay on a cruiser, take a boat outfor a day or join a trip. If hiring a cruiseryou can spend leisurely days island-hopping on the Shannon or the Erne whilerelaxing on board. By boat you’ll findmagnificent scenery not always visiblefrom road. The wide open spaces and thesplendid solitude invites total exploration.

The signposted walkways will help work upan appetite allowing you to stop en route atthe many pubs and restaurants along theway. Or you can take your bicycle alongthe quiet country roads. For totalrelaxation, why not try casting a line intocalm canal waters or the faster waters ofthe rivers and lakes.

Delve into the fascinating heritage ofIreland, which can be seen in ancientstones and circles, in monastic ruins andgrand cathedrals, in stately homes and inthe many museums, some of which areaccessible from the waterways.

For sheer exhilaration have a go at someof the watersports on offer. Follow the newCanoe Trails on the Erne and the Bann ortry kayaking on the Barrow. If you want tolearn to sail, the Shannon and the Erneprovide excellent opportunities whilewaterskiing and wakeboarding on the Erne,Lower Bann and the Shannon will helpawaken your sense of adventure. Thereare many providers listed at the back ofthis brochure.

Whatever holiday you choose, thewaterways, beautiful and varied, wait to bediscovered.

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The River Barrow is Irelandʼs second largestriver system running for 192km from its sourcein the Slieve Bloom Mountains to the sea. FromAthy in Co Kildare to St Mullins in Co Carlowthe Barrow is a river navigation with lateralcanals bypassing the weirs. Winding its waythrough peaceful woods, fertile valleys andpicturesque villages, the Barrow is used byboating enthusiasts as well as anglers andwalkers.

If hiring a boat, hire companies will cater toyour needs and as you travel along the 65 kilometres you will be assisted through the23 locks by lockkeepers. The speed limit is6km/h on the lateral canals and 11km/h on theriver sections; however with the variety ofcountryside and scenic views, speed is likely tobe the last thing on your mind.

Waterside towns offer full services to boatingvisitors. Carlow, the largest town provides arange of facilities to cater to the growingdemand but, wherever you are, youʼll never beshort of a place to moor and enjoy the localhospitality.

There are opportunities for canoeing, withmany people hiring canoes or bringing theirown. Try a short day trip or travel the fulldistance over a long and energetic weekend.Rowing clubs along the Barrow offer Junior andSenior rowing opportunities.

With its beautiful setting, mountain views andwooded banks, there is no better place to letthe weight of the world fall from your shoulders.Relax on board and watch the banks drift lazilyby.

An essential part of the experience is walkingthe Barrow Way, from the summit level of thecanal at Lowtown to St. Mullins. Take theopportunity to walk above the lock atClashganna for a magnificent view over thelock and the surrounding countryside. Anglers have a rich and varied choice on the

Barrow, with both game and coarse fishing.Brown trout, perch, tench, and bream are just afew of the species to be found, and severalareas are renowned for their stocks. BetweenGoresbridge and Graiguenamanagh browntrout up to 2lbs can be caught, while abundantstocks of pike, up to 20lbs, can be taken alongthe entire waterway.

Many of the buildings along the Barrow aremills; some of them still use the water currentto turn turbines. While some mills are new,many are examples of old traditional millswhich relied on the Barrow Navigation and theGrand Canal for the transportation of flour toDublin.

Waterside events mostly take place betweenMay and November and include walkingfestivals, regattas, music and arts festivals.The annual events not to be missed are theCarlow Regatta in June, the Athy BluegrassMusic Festival in July and the Bagenalstownand the Graiguenamangh River Festivals inAugust.

If you want to shop and restock there areseveral towns and villages along the route, alloffering the opportunity for an enjoyable dayout or an entertaining evening in. Of courseIreland is famous for its food and drink, andyouʼll have plenty of choice along the BarrowNavigation. Canal-side inns are to be foundnear locks and mooring berths and thepicturesque villages cater to all tastes.Leighlinbridge, Bagenalstown, Goresbridge andGraiguenamanagh all stand out, but thereʼssomething for everyone wherever you are.

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The unique island-dotted expanses of UpperLough Erne are offset by the mountain fringedwaters of Lower Lough Erne. The River Ernebecomes navigable as it flows throughBelturbet northward for a distance of 84km.Outside Belturbet, a channel links the ErneSystem with the Shannon-Erne Waterway. Theriver joins the Upper Lough which meanders asfar as the island town of Enniskillen. Here theriver meets the Lower Lough before flowingwestwards towards the village of Belleek, andas a river again, the navigation ends a shortdistance from the sea. Once a trade route forthe Vikings, the Erne System has never been amodern commercial navigation. It is a trulyrural, unspoilt and tranquil leisure orientatedexpanse for boating enthusiasts, game andcoarse anglers with areas offering a variety ofwatersports. As many of its moorings are onislands dotting the waterway, true isolation ispossible on the Erne System.

With a number of hire companies along itslength, the Erne System is a boatingenthusiastʼs dream. Cruisers are readilyavailable for a peaceful holiday exploring UpperLough Erne, or taking in the magnificentmountain scenery that grips the shoreline ofLower Lough Erne. These two waterways havetheir own unique character. The differencebetween the two is quite remarkable, yet youcan enjoy the tranquillity of both in one trip.Alternatively, you will find a world ofentertainment waiting in any of the towns andvillages that spring up along your route. InEnniskillen, the theatre has its own mooring justmetres from the door, as does the shoppingcentre for the more practical aspects ofwaterway holidays.

Both leisure and competitive sailing take placeon the Lower Lough, with the yacht club basedon the eastern shore at Killadeas. Rowing isanother popular activity on the waterway with alook over the bridges in Enniskillen oftenproducing a view of at least one rowing boatgoing through.

The islands and shoreline of both the Upperand Lower Loughs are an ideal location forcanoes. Short and long trails are provided by arange of outdoor centres or take your own tripfollowing the signposted canoe trail and usingthe shore based accommodations as your stopoff points.

Wherever you go on the Erne System, youʼll bespoilt for choice. You can walk, cycle and climbmountains; you can explore castles andmuseums; you can go shopping and pick uptraditional crafts; you can try horse riding or hita few golf balls; or you can simply relax andenjoy the scenery and wildlife and let the worldpass you by.

Visitors get a taste of the day trip delights thatawait them by visiting the Marble Arch Caves,the world renowned Belleek Pottery orEnniskillen Castle. Day Trips on the waterwayare an excellent way to explore the Upper andLower Loughs with interesting stops enroute tovisit heritage sites like Devenish Island, CromEstate, Inishmacsaint or White Island.

Not to be forgotten is the lakelandʼs fabulousfishing. Game and coarse anglers come herein droves, particularly as there is no closedseason for coarse fishing. All year round youcan enjoy some of Irelandʼs best stockedwaters. Waterskiing, windsurfing, powerboating, canoeing and sailing take place onboth lakes, with plenty of room for everyone toenjoy their waterway experience.

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The Grand Canal is one of Irelandʼs greatestengineering achievements. In the 18th centuryit was essential for industry; today it is just asimportant for leisure. The construction of thecanal was an enormous challenge as a goodproportion of its length was built throughbogland. In 1804 the first boat travelled theentire length of the canal from ShannonHarbour in Offaly to Dublin. Nowadays bothprivately owned and hire boats move freelyalong its length, gliding serenely under bridges,through locks and past glorious old buildings,open bog land and rural landscapes. FromDublin city centre to the wide open spaces inthe midlands of Ireland the Grand Canalremains a peaceful stretch of water, easilyaccessible, and enjoyed by walkers, boatersand anglers alike.

The Main Line stretches for 131km from Dublinin the east to Shannon Harbour in the west with43 locks. The Barrow Line runs south from thesummit level at Lowtown, Co Kildare, to join theRiver Barrow in Athy, a distance of 45km with 9locks. The Naas branch is navigable to Naasharbour, a distance of 4km with 5 locks.

Boats, both privately owned and for hire, movealong the Grand Canal sometimes taking theBarrow Line down to Athy or remaining on theMain Line for the journey to Shannon Harbour.Many private boats journey mainly at weekendsreturning week after week to the freedom of theGrand Canalʼs clear and peaceful waters.

250 years of history are waiting to bediscovered along the banks of the GrandCanal. Much of it can be seen from the wateror on foot, from the towpaths. The canal entersthe heart of Dublin through Inchicore, whereflocks of Mute Swans gather every autumn,delighting tourists and locals alike. The citycanal stretches offer close access to themuseums and galleries, theatres, shopping andnightlife. Travelling by boat offers you theoption to then change your scenery as outsideDublin the canal passes through more ruralcountryside, with village life providing a differenttype of entertainment.

There is a variety of wildlife along the route andthe canal offers the best opportunity to getclose to kingfishers, herons and even otters.Anglers will also enjoy the open spaces andeasy access to excellent coarse fishing.Specially designed fishing stands offeringaccess to anglers with wheelchairs have beeninstalled at a number of locations along thecanal. Significant stretches of water have beencarefully restocked to create some of the bestfisheries in Europe, so wherever you are youwonʼt be disappointed.

The Grand Canal Way (a National WaymarkedWay) runs the entire length of the Main Line ofthe canal; walkers have an ideal route to followas they venture from city to countryside or viceversa.

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The Lower Bann, a canalised river, is navigablefrom Lough Neagh* to the sea at the Barmouthbetween Castlerock and Portstewart Strand.With a fall of 12.5 metres along its 60km lengththere are just five locks (one a double lock)leaving long stretches of open water. TheLower Bann is very popular with watersportsenthusiasts, anglers and cruisers alike with azoning system in place to accommodate variedinterests. Access from the sea by both cruisersand sailing vessels is also encouraged and therural stretches of water have no commercialtraffic, making it a truly peaceful waterway.Privately owned boats navigate Lough Neaghwhere a myriad of additional recreationalopportunities await. Alternatively some boatsmay head to sea to visit the outstandingattractions of the spectacular GiantʼsCauseway, Rathlin Island and the towns andislands along the North Coast of the island ofIreland.

The Lower Bann offers excellent opportunitiesfor all water enthusiasts. Careful zoningensures that all activities are conducted withsafety and enjoyment in mind. Rowing andcanoeing are accommodated via a number ofactive clubs on the system with waterskiingbeing widely practiced and actively encouragedin dedicated zones. Jet-skiing has its base atNewferry and power-boating promises a realtaste of adventure.

Watersports centres provide a range of waterbased activities and tuition for the novice andexperienced alike in waterskiing, wakeboarding,and kneeboarding. Tuition and facilities fordisabled waterskiers are available.

With no airdraft limit, Lough Neagh is ideal forsailing regattas and further serves as a basefor numerous canoeing, rowing and sailingclubs which remain active throughout the year.

The Lower Bann is clearly a haven forwatersports, but there is a feast of otheractivities available too, with angling a particularfavourite. Game fishing has becomeincreasingly popular as the Lower Bann isarguably home to some of the best sites forsalmon and trout angling in Ireland. Coarsefishing is well established at Glenone Forestwhere the large number of fishing standsprovided, facilitate regular competitive angling.Kilrea and Movanagher also offer excellentopportunities with perch, bream, pike, eel androach the most populous fish in the waterway.

The Loughshore Trail is ideal for walking andcycling, running for 190km along well signedpaths around Lough Neagh. There are manysites and towns where you can stop andrestore your strength along the way.

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The Royal Canal, linking the River Liffey inDublin to the River Shannon, is 146km longwith 46 locks, 10 of them double-chambered.Started in Dublin, the work on constructing thecanal was completed in 1817 when it reachedRichmond Harbour in Cloondara. By the 1830ʼsthe canal reportedly carried 40,000 passengerson average as well as 80,000 tons of goods.The canal was officially closed in 1961 and fellinto disrepair. Restoration work has beenundertaken in stages to fully reopen the RoyalCanal to navigation. Boating, angling andcanoe polo are the main activities on thewaterway while many walkers follow the RoyalCanal Way and explore the towns along thebanks.

Since the commencement of restoration manyprivate boats have enjoyed the peaceful watersof the Royal Canal as they travel along therestored section. While the canal was closedthe Royal Canal Amenity Group workedtirelessly for its restoration; many of them nowown boats on the canal. The opportunity toexplore this saved treasure on holiday is alsoavailable to those who wish to travel by boat orwalk along the towpaths.

As with all of Irelandʼs waterways the canalpasses through some of Europeʼs mostbeautiful countryside and, whether you are on aboat, or simply on foot, youʼll have ampleopportunity to enjoy it all. The towpath that hasbeen so lovingly cleared has now beendesignated The Royal Canal Way (a NationalWay Marked Way).

Angling is another popular activity, with roachproving to be one of the most popular fish,along with pike, tench and bream. Canalbream rarely exceed 4lbs, but pike can offer areal challenge, weighing in at 20lbs, andanglers of all levels of experience will findexcellent conditions along the Royal Canal.

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Re-opened in 1994 after restoration, theShannon-Erne Waterway is 63km of river, lakeand still-water canal. Running between LeitrimVillage and a point just north of Belturbet, itlinks the two great waterways on the island, theErne System and the Shannon Navigation. TheWaterway has opened a countryside which fewhad ever seen and over the last few years thistranquil stretch of water has grown in popularity,particularly in the towns and villages along itslength.

Today cruisers and barges move freely along itswaters, mooring up in some of the six fullyserviced public marinas found along its length.16 locks are managed electro-hydraulically by asmart card which helps ease your passagethrough the locks. A number of boat hirecompanies offer barges and cruisers forweekend trips or week long journeys. This is apopular option as you can visit both theShannon and the Erne with ease.

Canoeing and rowing are also popular with therowing clubs based in Belturbet and Carrick-on-Shannon taking full advantage of the waterwayand canoeists using the many slipways to gainaccess. It won’t take long before you’re on yourway to tranquil settings, a wonderful array ofislands and welcoming villages and towns withall the entertainment that they have to offer.

At the heart of the Shannon-Erne Waterway isits tranquillity. Relax and restore your strength,while contemplating how to spend your time; aswell as carefree cruising there are walking andcycling trails adjacent to the waterway. Thereare mountains for the more adventurous and amyriad of wildlife, including swans and otters.Anglers will find a paradise of fishing and localpeople more than willing to point you to thebest spots. If you want to shop and restockthere are many towns and villages along theroute, all offering the opportunity of anenjoyable day out or an entertaining evening in.

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The longest river in Ireland, the River Shannonand its lakes are a bustling, colourfulnavigation. Once a major commercialwaterway - the backbone of Ireland - theShannon still holds onto the legacy of busyharbours and peaceful bays, lively towns andvillages and fascinating heritage and historicalsites. The navigation falls 146m from LoughAllen to the sea at Limerick over a distance of215km. New sections of navigable waterwayhave opened up in recent years; up the RiverSuck to Ballinasloe and from Lough Key intoBoyle.

The Shannon is a treasure waiting to bediscovered. There are quiet serene waters,thriving watersport centres and rural villageswhere ancient monuments can be traced backto Viking invaders. Long idle stretches of waterweave between pretty towns like Banagher andPortumna, while the lakes shelter inlets andislands that will take your breath away.

Visitors to the Shannon will find boat hirecompanies and activity centres based all alongits length ready to provide you with everythingyou need for a successful and enjoyableholiday. Activities extend to waterskiing,jetskiing and even banana-boating, as well asthe more traditional cruising and sailing. Onthe lakes boating is very popular with a numberof clubs hosting a range of leisurely andcompetitive sailing for individuals and teams.

Moorings are readily available if you prefer tospend time off the water enjoying the townsand villages but, wherever you are, youʼll bespoilt for choice.

The waterways are gateways to a rich historythat dates back to Viking times. Towns andvillages, museums and castles can be exploredat your leisure. Why not try some lakeshoredining while taking in the magnificent views; orhow about some golf right along the lakeside?

All Irish waterways have a reputation forangling, and the Shannon is no exception:Drumshanboʼs coarse fishing is rated amongthe best in Europe and there are opportunitiesto catch Atlantic salmon and trout elsewherealong the waterway.

Many of the towns along the Shannon havetown walking trails and guided talks can beprovided. Links to longer walking and cyclingtrails are also common. Literature trails likethat of Goldsmith are ideal ways to see thelakeshore and countryside.

Water based activity centres are plentiful on theShannon offering days out as well as training ifyou wish to learn a new skill like sailing orwakeboarding.

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EVENTS

With so many towns and places to see alongthe waterways it’s no wonder that there is ahost of events taking place throughout the year:from boating festivals, community fetes,regattas and sailing championships to music,drama and arts, not to mention historical walks,heritage weekends and fireside storytelling.

Many fishermen come from Ireland and abroadto the Erne System for the fishing competitionsin May, and in particular the Classic FishingFestival whilst the Vintage Car Rally attractsvisitors from all over as they parade throughEnniskillen annually. On the North Coast, ashort distance from the Lower Bann, you canenjoy a number of thrilling spectacles; the NorthWest 200 motorcycle race is recognised as oneof the premier road racing events in Europe, orlook to the skies for the NI InternationalAirshow. For water based excitement be surenot to miss the ‘Riverfest’ in Coleraine,showcasing world class jetskiers, wakeboardersand waterskiers. For sporting excellence, visit(or participate in!) the ‘Triathlone’ event or watchone of the many rowing competitions which areheld across the waterways.Local villages and towns host annual events

that focus on our rich and varied history,handed down from one generation to the next.An Tóstal – a cultural festival portrays Irishtradition and has been running for over 50years in Drumshanbo, Co.Leitrim. There is aten day family festival in Belturbet and, forsomething quite different, Ballinamore hosts aWriter’s Week. Other festivals include theBagenalstown River Festival and the AthyWater Festival on the Barrow, the ScariffHarbour Festival on the Shannon, the TullamorePhoenix Festival on the Grand Canal, the Gig’nthe Bann on the Lower Bann and many otherevents including boat rallies and sailingregattas.

The Waterways Ireland publication ‘What’s On’provides a comprehensive listing of eventstaking place along the waterway corridor.

Photograph by James Burke

HERITAGE

The treasure trove of castles, churches andmonuments that bear testimony to Ireland’sheritage are all here.

The beautiful Barrow with its heritage stretchingback over many hundreds of years is home toGraiguenamanagh’s Abbey of Duiske, whichdates back to 1204 while in Leighlinbridge,you’ll pass under the Barrow’s oldest bridge,built over 650 years ago. The dolmen atBrownshill, is Europe’s largest portal dolmenwith its capstone weighing more than 100tonnes, and the numerous standing stones,stone forts and burial chambers are scatteredthroughout this region, all create a rich pictureof ancient times.

The engineering feats that are the Grand Canaland the Royal Canal have histories going backover 250 years. It was the Grand Canal thatallowed the Guinness brewery to thrive, forwithout it, the famous stout may never havereached beyond Dublin’s borders.

There are bridges on both canals that dateback over 200 years and buildings inAbbeyshrule that can be traced to 1200 A.D.As with old buildings some superstitions live on,like Deey Bridge, at the 13th lock on the RoyalCanal, which is reputed to be haunted; the oldboatmen would never moor there overnight.

The Giant’s Causeway is so close to the LowerBann it’s no surprise that visitors will discover arich and dramatic history. Also well worth thevisit is the accessible Mountsandel Fort outsideColeraine which is the earliest known humansettlement in Ireland at 7000 years old. Irishkings were repelling Viking invaders in the 8thcentury and their history can be found from thesea to Lough Neagh, and beyond.

The Erne System has its share of dramaticlandscapes and historical treasures; themonastic round tower at Devenish Island risingup from the Lough, the ruined remains of TullyCastle, the picture postcard image ofEnniskillen’s medieval castle on the edge of itsisland banks, and the National Trust’s CastleCoole and Crom Estate all compete for yourattention.

As you venture south to the Shannon you willdiscover many interesting sights. ClonfertCastle is where St. Brendan, the monk creditedwith first discovering America, is buried; and the16-arch bridge at Shannonbridge is reputed tohave been built against a feared invasion ofEngland by Napoleon. The 1,400 year oldsettlement of Clonmacnoise with its two roundtowers casts shadows over one of the oldestmonastic communities in Christendom.

Athlone has an inspiring history with its 13thcentury castle the setting for battles againstNorsemen, Normans and Jacobites. Explorethe history of the 17th century Portumna Castleon the banks of the Shannon while, atStrokestown Park, visitors will find a museumcommemorating the history of the GreatFamine of the 1840’s. These only touch on themany centuries of history, to find out more,you’ll have to visit yourself.

FOOD AND DRINK

You’ll never lack for entertainment and thesame can be said of the dining. Most townsoffer great food from traditional Irish fare inlocal pubs to first class cuisine served atrestaurants a short distance from the waterway.While Dublin and the major towns like Limerick,Athlone and Enniskillen have their share ofrenowned drinking establishments andrestaurants, you’ll discover plenty of choice inthe villages scattered along the waterways. Ifyou prefer to eat on board, there’s no shortageof supermarkets and grocery stores where youcan stock up and you’ll always find a great buzzaround the marinas at night.

Wherever you choose to dine a mouth wateringexperience awaits. Details of favourite places toeat and drink along the waterways are availablein Waterways Ireland publication ‘A Taste of theWaterways’.

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ANGLING

Waterways Ireland promotes a catch andrelease policy. Permits and licences are notrequired for fishing on Waterways Ireland’swaterways in the Republic of Ireland.

Waterways Ireland contracts the CentralFisheries Board to manage fisheriesdevelopment, weed management and waterquality on the Royal Canal, the Grand Canal,the Barrow Navigation and the Shannon-ErneWaterway.

Central Fisheries Board

Unit A, Swords Business Campus, Balheary Road, Swords, Co DublinTel no +353 (0)1 884 2600 Email: info@cfb.ie Web: www.cfb.ie

National Coarse Fishing Federation of

Ireland

264 Castletown, Leixlip, Co Kildare.Mob no +353 (0)86 833 7260 Email: ncffi@eircom.net Web: www.ncffi.net

Barrow Navigation

Southern Regional Fisheries Board

Anglesea Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.Tel no +353 (0)52 618 0055 Email: enquiries@srfb.ie Web: www.srfb.ie

Erne System & Lower Bann Navigation

A rod licence and permit is required for coarseand game fishing. These licences are issued bythe Department of Culture, Arts and Leisureand are available through tackle shops andtourist outlets.

Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure

Inland FisheriesCauseway Exchange1–7 Bedford StreetBelfast BT2 7EG Tel no +44 (0)28 9051 5119 Email: dcalangling@dcalni.gov.ukWeb: www.dcal-fishingni.gov.uk

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COARSE FISHING

Ulster Coarse Fishing Federation

29 Georgian Villas, Omagh, Co Tyrone. Tel no +44 (0)28 8225 5202Email: victor.refaussse@omagh.co.uk

GAME FISHING

Lower Bann Navigation

Bann System Ltd

Cutts House, 54 Castleroe Road, Coleraine, Co Londonderry. Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4796Email: ed@irishsoc.freeserve.co.ukWeb: www.bannsystem.com

Shannon-Erne Waterway

Northern Regional Fisheries Board

Station Road, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.Tel no +353 (0)71 985 1435 Email: info@shrfb.ie Web: www.nrfb.ie

Shannon Navigation

Shannon Regional Fisheries Board

Ashbourne Business Park, Dock Road, Limerick, Co Limerick. Tel no +353 (0)61 300 238 Email: info@shannon-fishery-board.ie Web: www.shannon-fishery-board.ie

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BOAT TRIPS/TOURSErne System

The Inishcruiser

Share Holiday Village, Smith’s Strand,Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. Tel no +44 (0)28 6772 2122 Email: celia@sharevillage.org Web: www.sharevillage.org z (Wheelchair accessible)

MV Kestrel

Round O’Jetty, Brook Park, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. Tel no +44 (0)28 6632 2882 Email: ernetoursltd@yahoo.co.ukWeb: www.ernetoursltd.com

Lady of the Lake Tours

Manor House Hotel, Killadeas, Co Fermanagh. Tel no +44 (0)28 6862 2200 Email: info@manor-house-hotel.com Web: www.manor-house-hotel.com z

Viking Voyager

Share Holiday Village, Smith’s Strand, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. Tel no +44 (0)28 6772 2122 Email: celia@sharevillage.orgWeb: www.sharevillage.org

White Island Ferry

Castle Archdale, LisnarickCo FermanaghTel no +44 (0)28 6862 1892Email: info@drumhoneyholidaypark.comWeb: www.drumhoneyholidaypark.comz

Devenish Ferry

Trory Point, Enniskillen, Co FermanaghWeb: www.ni-environment.gov.uk

Grand Canal

Viking Splash Tours

18 Mill Street, Dublin. Tel no +353 (0)1 707 6000 Email: info@vikingsplash.ieWeb: www.vikingsplash.com

Saoirse ar an Uisce

(Freedom on the Water), Arts & Craft Shop, River House, Main Street, Monasterevin, Co Kildare. Tel no +353 (0)45 529 410Mob No +353 (0)86 106 4051Email: saoirse@scjms.ie Web: www.kildare.ie/freedomonthewater z

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Lower Bann Navigation

Maid of Antrim Cruises

Ballyronan MarinaTel no +44 (0)28 2582 2159Email: conlaw@btinternet.comWeb: www.loughneaghcruises.com

The Lady Sandel

Christie Park Jetty, Strand Road, ColeraineMob no +44 (0)77 9878 6955Email: info@riverbanncruisers.comWeb: www.riverbanncruises.com

Shannon Navigation

Ku-ee-tu Cruise

Dromineer, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Mob no +353 (0)87 214 2363

Lough Kee Boat Tours

Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co Roscommon. Tel no +353 (0)71 966 7037 Mob no +353 (0)86 816 7037Email: captain@loughkeyboats.com Web: www.loughkeyboats.com

River Queen

Silver Line Cruisers Ltd, The Marina, Banagher, Co Offaly. Tel no +353 (0)57 915 1112 Email: info@silverlinecruisers.comWeb: www.silverlinecruisers.com

The Spirit of Killaloe

Killaloe, Co Clare. Tel no +353 (0)86 814 0559Email: info@spiritofkillaloe.ieWeb: www.spiritofkillaloe.com

Viking Tours Ltd

7 St Mary’s Place, Athlone, Co Roscommon.Tel no +353 (0)90 647 3383 Mob no +353 (0)86 262 1136 Email: vikingtours@ireland.com

Shannon Safari

Mob no +353 (0)86 284 9108Email: info@shannonsafari.ieWeb: www.shannonsafari.ie

RiverRun

Tel no +353 (0)71 962 1777Mob no +353 (0) 87 266 3866Email: info@riverrun.ieWeb: www.theriverrun.ie

Barracuda Boat Trips

Tel no +353 (0)87 230 1981Email: barracudaboattrips@gmail.com

CHARTER BOATS WITH CREW

Shannon Navigation

Shannon Princess

Lakeside Marina, Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Mob no +353 (0)87 251 4809 Email: shannonprincess@eircom.net Web: www.shannonprincess.com

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ACTIVITY PROVIDERSBoat Hire/Watersports/Cycle Hire

Adventure DaysMob no +353 (0)86 335 2903Email: adventuredays@live.comWeb: www.adventuredays.bizBarrowline Cruisers Tel no +353 (0)57 862 6060 Email: barrowline@eircom.net Web: www.barrowline.com

Canalways Ireland Barge Holidays Mob no +353 (0)87 243 3879Email: canalholidays@eircom.netWeb: www.canalways.ie

Celtic Cycling Holidays Tel no +353 (0)59 977 5282 Email: cycling@celticcycling.com Web: www.celticcycling.com

Go with the Flow River Adventures Mob no +353 (0)87 252 9700 Email: info@gowiththeflow.ieWeb: www.gowiththeflow.ie

Jennifer’s TravelsMob no +353 (0)86 342 5546Email: jenniferstravels@gmail.com

Athy Canoe Club Tel no +353 (0)59 863 2356

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Canalways Ireland Barge HolidaysMob no +353 (0)87 243 3879Email: canalholiday@eircom.netWeb: www.canalways.ie

Buckley CyclesTel no +353 (0)57 935 2240 Email: pbcycles@eircom.netWeb: www.buckleycycles.ie

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Kilcock Canoe Polo ClubMob no +353 (0)87 639 0473Email: info@kilcockcanoepoloclub.comWeb: www.kilcockcanoepoloclub.com

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Athlone CruisersTel no +353 (0)90 647 2892 Web: www.iol.ie/wmeathtc/acl/

Bay Sports - Hodson Bay BoatTraining & Watersports CentresTel no +353 (0)90 649 4801Email: info@baysports.ieWeb: www.baysports.ie

Birr Outdoor Education CentreTel no +353 (0)57 912 0029 Email: birr@oec.ieWeb: www.oec.ie

Buckley CyclesTel no +353 (0)90 647 8989Email: pbcycles@eircom.netWeb: www.buckleycycles.ie

Carrick CraftTel no +44 (0) 28 3834 4993Email: sales@carrickcraft.comWeb: www.cruise-ireland.com

Emerald AlpineTel no +353 (0)61 417 000 Email: rentabike@eircom.net Web: www.irelandrentabike.com

Emerald Star LtdTel no +353 (0)71 962 0234Email: info@emeraldstar.ie Web: www.emeraldstar.ie

Lough Allen AdventureTel no +353 (0)71 964 3292 Email:Kevin@loughallenadventure.com Web: www.loughallenadventure.com

Lough Derg Holiday VillageTel no +353 (0)61 376 777Email: info@loughderg.netWeb: www.loughderg.net

Lough Key Boat ToursTel no +353 (0)71 966 7067Email: captain@loughkeyboats.comWeb: www.loughkeyboats.com

Lough Ree CruisersTel no +353 (0)1 492 3150Email: info@loughreecruisersWeb: www.loughreecruisers.com

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North Shannon Power Boat SchoolMob no +353 (0)86 821 7712 Email: garlandpaul@eircom.net Web: www.boatrental.ie /www.boattraining.ie

Shannon Adventure CanoeingMob no +353 (0)87 125 0731 Email: advcanoe@iol.ie Web: www.iol.ie~advcanoe

Shannon Castle LineTel no +353 (0)61 927 042 Email: info@shannoncruisers.com Web: www.shannoncruisers.com

Shannon Private CruisersMob no +353 (0)86 273 0721 Email: info@shannonprivatecruisers.com Web:www.shannonprivatecruisers.com

Silver Line Cruisers LtdTel no +353 (0)57 915 1112 Email: info@silverlinecruisers.com Web: www.silverlinecruisers.com

Tara CruisersTel no +353 (0)71 962 2266 Email: cruise@taracruisers.ie Web: www.taracruisers.ie

University of Limerick Activity CentreTel no +353 (0)61 376 622 Email: info@ulac.ieWeb: www.ulac.ie

Waveline CruisersTel no +353 (0)90 648 5711 Email: info@waveline.ieWeb: www.waveline.ie

WatermarkMob no +353 (0)87 257 3661Email: watermark@irishwaterski.comWeb: www.irishwaterski.com

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Corraquill Cruising Tel no +44 (0)28 6774 8712 Email: ed.weeks@ntlworld.com Web: www.corraquill.co.ukFitz HireTel no +353 (0)49 955 2876 Email: fitzpatrickhire@eircom.netWeb: www.fitzhire.ie

Kingfisher Cycle TrailTel no +353 (0)71 985 6898Web: www.cycletoursireland.com

Locaboat HolidaysTel no +353 (0)71 964 5923 Email: info@locaboat.com Web: www.locaboat.com

Riversdale Barge HolidaysTel no +353 (0)71 964 4122 Email: info@riversdalebargeholidays.com Web:www.riversdalebargeholidays.com

Swan IslandTel no +353 (0)49 433 3065Email: info@swanisland.ieWeb: www.swanisland.ie

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Aghinver Boat CompanyTel no +44 (0)28 6863 1400Email: info@abcboats.comWeb: www.abcboats.comBelleek Bike HireTel no +44 (0)28 6865 8181Email:belleekcountrycottages@yahoo.co.ukWeb: www.belleekcottages.com

Carrick CraftTel no +44 (0) 28 3834 4993Email: sales@carrickcraft.comWeb: www.cruise-ireland.com

Carrybridge Boat CompanyTel no +44 (0)28 6638 7034 Email:robert_mcclean@btconnect.com

Drumhoney Holiday ParkTel no: 028 6862 1892Email:info@drumhoneyholidaypark.comWeb:www.drumhoneyholidaypark.com

Emerald Star LtdTel no +353 (0)71 962 0234Email: info@emeraldstar.ie Web: www.emeraldstar.ie

Knockninny Country House & MarinaTel no +44 (0)28 6774 8590Email:knockninnyhouse@btconnect.comWeb: www.knockninnyhouse.com

Manor House MarineTel no +44 (0)28 6862 8100 Email: info@manormarine.com Web: www.manormarine.com

Share Holiday VillageTel no +44 (0)28 6772 2122Email: celia@sharevillage.orgWeb: www.sharevillage.org

Life AdventureTel no +44 (0)844 770 5477Email: iwant@onegreatadventure.comWeb: www.onegreatadventure.com

Ultimate Water SportsMob no +44 (0)78 0873 6818 Email: info@ultimatewatersports.co.uk Web: www.ultimatewatersports.co.uk

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G McAllister CyclesTel no +44 (0)28 7034 4704 Mob no +44 (0)78 5572 5744

Newferry Waterski Club Mob no +44 (0)78 4123 8191Email: andy@amprodesign.comWeb: www.iwsf.ie

Robin RuddockMob no +44 (0)7858474801Email: robinruddock@googlemail.comWeb: www.robin-ruddock.com

Ski Supreme Watersports Tel no +44 (0)28 7035 5700

The Edge Watersports Mob no +44 (0)77 1001 5067 Email:enquiries@edgewatersports.co.uk Web: www.edgewatersports.co.uk

Xplore OutdoorsMob no +44 (0)78 1542 7965Email: info@xploreoutdoors.co.ukWeb: www.xploreoutdoors.co.uk

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CYCLING

National Cycle Routes (Northern Ireland)

Sustrans Northern Ireland, Marquis Building, 89-91 Adelaide Street, Belfast BT2 8FE.Tel no +44 (0)28 9043 4569Email: info@sustrans.org.uk Web: www.nationalcyclenetwork.org

Countryside Access & Activities Network

The Stableyard, Barnett’s Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5PB. Tel no +44 (0)28 9030 3930 Email: info@cycleni.com Web: www.cycleni.com

Cycling Ireland

619 North circular Road, DublinEmail: info@cyclingireland.ieWeb: www.cyclingireland.ie

WALKING

Waymarked Ways of Ireland

Irish Sports Council, Top Floor, Block A, WestEnd Office Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Tel no +353 (0)1 860 8800 Email: cmcdonnell@irishsportscouncil.ie Web: www.irishtrails.ie

Countryside Access & Activities Network

The Stableyard, Barnett’s Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5PB. Tel no +44 (0)28 9030 3930 Email: info@walkni.com Web: www.walkni.com

CANOEING

Irish Canoe Union

Sport HQ, Joyce Way, Parkwest Business Park,Nangor Road, Dublin 12. Tel no +353 (0)1 625 1105 Email: office@canoe.ieWeb: www.canoe.ie

National Canoe Polo Committee

Sport HQ, Joyce Way, Parkwest Business Park,Nangor Road, Dublin 12. Tel no +353 (0)1 625 1105 Email: information@canoepolo.ieWeb: www.canoepolo.ie

Canoe Association of Northern Ireland

Unit 2, River’s Edge, 13-15 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 8DN. Tel no +44 (0)87 0240 5065 Email: office@cani.org.uk Web: www.cani.org.uk

Countryside Access & Activities Network

The Stableyard, Barnett’s Demesne, MaloneRoad, Belfast BT9 5PB. Tel no +44 (0)28 9030 3930 Email: info@canoeni.com Web: www.canoeni.com

POWERBOATING/JETSKIING/WATERSKIING Irish Water Ski Federation

Eileen Galvin, Cork PB & WSC, Agherinagh,Dripsey, Co Cork.Email: info@iwsf.ie Web: www.iwsf.ie

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ROWING

Irish Amateur Rowing Union Ltd

Sport HQ, Joyce Way, Parkwest Business Park,Nangor Road, Dublin 12. Tel no +353 (0)1 450 9831 Email: info@iaru.ie Web: www.iaru.ie

Ulster Branch, Irish Amateur Rowing Union

House of Sport, Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5LA.Tel no +44 (0)28 9084 9499 Email: info@rowingulster.com

Barrow Navigation

Athy Rowing Club

Paul CunninghamTel no +353 (0)87 814 8432Email: athyrowingclub@eircom.net

Carlow Rowing Club

Paedar DoyleTel no +353 (0)59 913 1179Email: doyle-carlow@londisretailers.ie

Graiguenamanagh Rowing Club

Brian RobertsTel no +353 (0)86 823 4813 Email: info@watersideguesthouse.com

Erne System

Enniskillen Rowing Club

Iain KennedyTel no +44 (0)28 6632 6128

Grand Canal

Offaly Rowing Club

Joan GroganMob no +353 (0)87 278 2037

Shannon Navigation

Athlone Boat Club

Eamon FahyTel no +353 (0)90 647 4805Email: shannonside@eircom.net

Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club

Michael OʼRourkeTel no +353 (0)86 336 6007Email: carrickrc@gmail.com

Lough Ree Rowing Club

Edel McDermottTel no +353 (0)87 614 5238 Email: edelmcdermott@gmail.com

Shannon Rowing Club

Sarsfield Bridge, Limerick. Tel no +353 (0)61 415 0115

St Michaelʼs Rowing Club Limerick

Andy OʼSullivanMob no +353 (0)87 975 2742Email: smrcrowingsecretary@gmail.com

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SAILING

Irish Sailing Association

3 Park Rd, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Tel no +353 (0)1 280 0239 Email: info@sailing.ie Web: www.sailing.ie

Royal Yacht Association (Northern Ireland)

House of Sport, Upper Malone Road, Belfast.Tel no +44 (0)28 9038 3812 Email: ryani@btconnect.comWeb: www.ryani.org.uk

Erne System

Lough Erne Yacht Club

Goblusk Bay, Killadeas, Co Fermanagh. Tel no +44 (0)28 6638 8432 Email: info@leyc.netWeb: www.leyc.net

Lower Bann Navigation

Coleraine Yacht Club

Coleraine MarinaColeraineTel no +44 (0)28 7034 4503Email: info@coleraineyachtclub.co.ukWeb: www.coleraineyachtclub.co.uk

Shannon Navigation

Irish Sailing Academy

Hodson Bay, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Tel no +353 (0)49 952 9750 Email: info@irishsailingacademy.com Web: www.irishsailingacademy.com

Lough Derg Yacht Club

Dromineer, Co Tipperary. Tel no +353 (0)67 24455 Email: ldyc@eircom.net Web: www.ldyc.ie

Lough Ree Yacht Club

Coossan, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Tel no +353 (0)90 647 5976 Email: info@lryc.ie Web: www.lryc.ie

Shannon Sailing Ltd

Yacht Charters, Dromineer, Co Tipperary. Tel no +353 (0)67 24499 Email: shannonsailing@eircom.net Web: www.shannonsailing.com

Bay Sports

Hodson Bay Boat Training & Water Sports CentreHodson Bay, AthloneCo RoscommonTel no +353 (0)90 649 4801Email: info@baysports.ie Web: www.baysports.ie

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TOURIST INFORMATION

Fáilte Ireland South East

41 The Quay, Waterford, Co Waterford. Tel no +353 (0)51 875 823 Email: SoutheastInfo@failteireland.ieWeb: www.discoverireland.ie/southeast

Fáilte Ireland East & Midlands

Dublin Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel no +353 (0)44 934 8761 Email: eastandmidlandsinfo@failteireland.ieWeb: www.discoverireland.ie/eastcoast

Dublin Tourism (City & County)

Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2. Tel no +353 (0)1 605 7700 Web: www.discoverireland.ie/dublin

Fáilte Ireland North West

Temple Street, Sligo, Co Sligo. Tel no +353 (0)71 916 1201 Email: northwestinfo@failteireland.ieWeb: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest

Fáilte Ireland West

Áras Fáilte, Forster Street, Galway, Co Galway. Tel no +353 (0)91 537 700 Email: irelandwestinfo@failteireland.ieWeb: www.discoverireland.ie/west

Shannon Development

Shannon Town Centre, Shannon, Co Clare. Tel no +353 (0)61 361 555 Email: tourisminfo@shannondevelopment.ie Web: www.discoverireland.ie/shannon

Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre

Wellington Road, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh BT74 7FF. Tel no +44 (0)28 6632 3110 Email: tic@fermanagh.gov.uk Web: www.fermanagh.gov.uk Web: www.fermanaghlakelands.com

Coleraine Tourist Information Centre

Railway Rd, Coleraine, Co Londonderry Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4723 Email: colerainetic@btconnect.com Web: www.northcoastni.com

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Waterways Ireland Contacts

General Information

2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Co FermanaghTel no +44 (0)28 6634 6232 Fax no +44 (0)28 6634 6257

Publications

Somerview House, Old Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim Tel no +353 (0)71 965 0787 Fax no +353 (0)71 962 2866

Email: info@waterwaysireland.org Web: www.waterwaysireland.org

Northern Region; Lower Bann, Erne System

& the Shannon-Erne Waterway

Operations

Somerview House, 40 Castleroe Rd, Coleraine, Co Londonderry Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4342 Fax no +44 (0)28 7034 4342

2 Sligo Road,Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh Tel no +44 (0)28 6634 6295Fax no +44 (0)28 6634 6257

Old Dublin Road,Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim Tel no +353 (0)71 965 0562 Fax no +353 (0)71 962 3450

Inspectorate

Lough Erne Warden 2 Sligo Road,Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh Tel no +44 (0)28 6632 2836 Fax no +44 (0)28 6634 6257

Eastern Region; Barrow Navigation,

Grand Canal & Royal Canal

Operations

Floor 2 Block C, Ashtowngate, Navan Road, Dublin 15 Tel no +353 (0)1 868 0148 Fax no +353 (0)1 838 3647

Inspectorate

Grand Canal Depot, Harbour Street, Tullamore, Co Offaly Tel no +353 (0)57 935 2300 Mob no +353 (0)87 286 5726 Fax no +353 (0)57 935 1812

Western Region; Shannon Navigation

Operations

Dock Road, Drewsborough, Scarriff, Co Clare Tel no +353 (0)61 922 033 Fax no +353 (0)61 922 147

Somerview House, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim Tel no +353 (0)71 965 0563 Fax no +353 (0)71 962 3450

Connaught Harbour, Bridge Road, Portumna, Co Galway Tel no +353 (0)90 974 1165 Fax no +353 (0)90 974 1243

Inspectorate

The Docks, Athlone, Co Westmeath Tel no +353 (0)90 649 4232 Mob no +353 (0)87 679 3259 Fax no +353 (0)90 649 4147

Waterways Ireland neither has, nor assumes, anyresponsibility or liability for the accuracy orcompleteness of the information supplied, or thequality and level of care afforded by any of theservice providers listed in this publication. Whereerrors and omissions are brought to our attention,future publications will be amended accordingly.

On Ireland’s Waterways you will find

www.waterwaysireland.org

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