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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – Contents
Contents
A Glimpse of Ireland’s Inland Waterways 5-11
Navigational Information 12-15
• Lower Bann 16-19
• Erne System 20-21
• Shannon-Erne Waterway 22-25
• Shannon Navigation 26-29
• Royal Canal 30-31
• Grand Canal 32-35
• Barrow Navigation 36-37
Cruising Times 39-41
Visitor Centre 42
Activities 43-56
Contact Information 57-58
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – Introduction
Introduction
For a rich experience and long memories
The regions traversed by Ireland’s inland waterways are a boating and water sports
enthusiasts’ paradise.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – A Glimpse of Ireland’s Inland Waterways
The Lower Bann is navigable from Lough enjoyment in mind. Rowing and canoeing are
Neagh to the sea at the Barmouth between available via a number of active clubs on the
Castlerock and Portstewart Strand. With only system with waterskiing being widely practiced
five locks (one a double lock) there are long and actively encouraged in dedicated zones.
rural stretches of open water allowing for Jet-skiing has its base at Newferry and power-
some leisurely cruising along this wonderfully boating promises a real taste of adventure.
tranquil waterway.
The Giant’s Causeway is so close to the Lower
Bann it’s no surprise that visitors will discover a
rich and dramatic history. Also well worth the
visit is the accessible Mountsandel Fort outside
Coleraine which is the earliest known human
settlement in Ireland at 7000 years old.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – A Glimpse of Ireland’s Inland Waterways
As a trade route for the Vikings, the Erne canoes. Short and long trails are provided by a
System has never been a modern commercial range of outdoor centres, or take your own trip
navigation. It is a truly rural, unspoilt and following the designated Lough Erne Canoe Trail
tranquil leisure orientated expanse for boating and using the shore based accommodations as
enthusiasts, game and coarse anglers and your stop off points. Waterskiing, windsurfing
watersports fanatics. As many of its moorings and power-boating take place on both lakes,
with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy their
are on islands dotting the waterway, true
waterway experience.
isolation is possible on the Erne System.
Re-opened in 1994 after restoration, the At the heart of the Shannon-Erne Waterway is
Shannon-Erne Waterway is 63km of river, its tranquillity. Relax and restore your strength,
lake and still-water canal. Running between while contemplating how to spend your time; as
Leitrim Village and just north of Belturbet, the well as carefree cruising there are walking and
Shannon-Erne Waterway links the two great cycling trails adjacent to the waterway. There
waterways on the island, the Erne System and are mountains for the more adventurous and a
myriad of wildlife, including swans and otters.
the Shannon Navigation.
Anglers will find a paradise of fishing and local
people more than willing to point you to the best
spots.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – A Glimpse of Ireland’s Inland Waterways
As with all of Ireland’s waterways the canal Angling is another popular activity, with roach
passes through some of Europe’s most beautiful proving to be one of the most popular fish, along
countryside and, whether you are on a boat, or with pike, tench and bream. Canal bream rarely
simply on foot, you’ll have ample opportunity exceed 4lbs, but pike can offer a real challenge,
to enjoy it all. The towpath that has been so weighing in at 20lbs, and anglers of all levels of
lovingly cleared has now been designated The experience will find excellent conditions along
Royal Canal Way (a National Way Marked Way). the Royal Canal.
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Built amid the 19th-century canal fever that If venturing out on the calm peaceful waters
swept across Ireland, the 125 mile Grand you have a choice of transport. It’s easy to rent
Canal stretches across the country from barges, canoes and kayaks along the route,
Dublin to the Shannon. From its historic ensuring you have plenty of time to enjoy the
origins, when horse-drawn barges originally scenery, to fish, and to explore the small towns
travelled this water route, the canal today and villages that line the canal. When you grow
tired of onboard life, hike the Grand Canal Way
has emerged as a relaxing haven for anyone
(a National Waymarked Way) which parallels the
seeking the leisurely pace and secluded spots
canal, or spend the night in a canal-side guest
along its banks. house or hotel.
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Winding its way through peaceful woods, paddlers, the area around Clashganna offers the
fertile valleys and picturesque villages the best run, while rowing clubs along the Barrow
Barrow is fully navigable for 68km from offer ample junior and senior rowing.
Athy to St. Mullins. A significant canalised
waterway right up to the 1950’s the
An essential part of the experience is walking
Barrow’s industrial past saw commercial the Barrow Way which follows the towpath
barges carrying consignments of barley to alongside the River Barrow from Lowtown to St
the Guinness Breweries in Dublin and later, Mullins, a distance of 113 kilometres. Don’t
supplying beet to Ireland’s first sugar factory miss the spectacular postcard setting view from
at Carlow. With the decline of the river’s above the lock at Clashganna.
importance as a means of transportation
the Barrow has now evolved into a pleasure
ground for all its users. In midsummer there are annual festivals and
carnivals to be enjoyed. Walking festivals,
regattas, music and arts festivals all compete for
There is no better way to experience the Barrow your time and attention. The annual events not
than by boat. Wherever you decide to go you to be missed are the Carlow Regatta in June,
will never be short of a place to moor and to the Athy Bluegrass Music Festival in July and the
enjoy the local hospitality. Canal-side inns are Bagenalstown and the Graiguenamangh River
within easy reach of locks and mooring berths Festivals in August.
and the picturesque villages like Leighlinbridge
and Bagenalstown cater to all tastes.
Once you have exhausted all the possibilities,
why not just enjoy what the Barrow has to offer.
The Barrow is home to Graiguenamanagh’s With its beautiful setting, mountain views and
Abbey of Duiske, constructed in 1204 while in wooded banks, there is no better place to let the
Leighlinbridge you’ll glide under the graceful weight of the world fall from your shoulders.
arches of the oldest bridge on the river, built well
over 650 years ago. The dolmen at Brownshill
is Europe’s largest portal tomb with its capstone
weighing more than 100 tonnes. Together
with the numerous standing stones, stone forts
and burial chambers scattered throughout this
region, it helps create a rich picture of ancient
times.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – Navigational Information
Inspector of Navigation
Tel no +353 (0)90 649 4232
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – Navigational Information
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – Navigational Information
Locks
All the locks on the Royal Canal, Grand Canal &
Barrow Navigation are operated manually. Please
ensure that you have a lock key to operate the
lock, adequate crew to manage your boat, and
good stop ropes and mooring ropes. Lock keys at
a cost of €25 can be purchased from the following:
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – Navigational Information
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Lower Bann
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Lower Bann
Locks
The 5 locks on the Lower Bann are operated by
lock-keepers. A lock passage is £1 per lock,
with a reduction to £0.50 if two or more boats
go through the lock together. Please contact the
lock-keepers on the following numbers before
travelling:
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Lower Bann
Services
The services listed below are provided by Waterways Ireland and the Local Councils.
Showers
Laundry
Slipway
Toilets
Pump-
Canoe
Water
Steps
Location
out
Coleraine Marina Y Y Y Y Y* Y
(Coleraine Council)
Christie Park Y Y Y
(Coleraine Council)
Cutts Lock
(Waterways Ireland) Y
Camus Recreational
Area Y
(Waterways Ireland)
Drumaheglis Marina Y Y Y Y Y Y
(Ballymoney Council)
Carnroe Lock Y Y
(Waterways Ireland)
Movanagher Lock Y Y
(Waterways Ireland)
Portna Lock Y Y Y Y Y
(Waterways Ireland)
Kilrea Bridge Jetty
/Portneal Y Y
(Waterways Ireland)
Bracknamuckley
Canoe Steps Y
(Waterways Ireland)
Portglenone Marina Y Y Y Y
(Ballymena Council)
Newferry East Y Y Y
(Ballymena Council)
Newferry West Y Y Y
(Magherafelt Council)
Toomebridge Lock Y Y Y
(Waterways Ireland)
*A pump-out service is available on Fridays at Coleraine Marina Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4768
There is a fee for this service.
Pump-out services provide the safe and clean pumping out of sewage, removing the pollution risk to
the waterways.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Lower Bann
Please note that there may be a charge for Ballymena Borough Council
launching from some of the slipways. This Tel no +44 (0)28 2566 0300
amount can vary throughout the system. For
further information please contact the relevant
council responsible. Coleraine Borough Council
Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 7034
Zoning
Specific activities should be undertaken in the appropriate designated zone. For example, a “No Wash
Zone” is suitable for activities which do not create a wash such as angling, rowing, canoeing etc. A wash is
the flow of water behind every craft powered by an engine, which causes a disturbance in the water.
Zone Activity
Cranagh Marina to Coleraine Marina Powered Watersport Zone
Coleraine Marina – Loughan Island (south) Low Wash Zone
Loughan Island - Drumaheglis Powered Watersport Zone
Drumaheglis – Ferrytown Wood Low Wash Zone
Ferrystown Wood – Moneygran Wood Barefoot Waterskiing Zone
Moneygran Wood – 50m upstream of Low Wash Zone
first fishing stand at Glenone Forest
50m upstream of last fishing stand at Glenone Powered Watersport Zone
Forest - Newferry
Newferry – Lough Beg Jetski Zone
Lough Beg - Toomebridge Low Wash Zone
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Erne System
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Erne System
Services
Jetty Toilets Showers Pump-out Slipway Shore Power
Belleek Y Y Y
Muckross Y Y
Camagh Bay, Blaney Y
Kesh Village Y Y
Rossigh, Lisnarick Y Y
Rossclare, Killadeas Y
Castle Archdale Y
Round ‘O’, Enniskillen Y Y Y Y
Broadmeadow, Enniskillen Y Y*
Bellanaleck Y Y Y
Carrybridge Y Y Y Y
Knockninny Y Y Y
Derryadd, Lisnaskea Y
Corradillar, Lisnaskea Y
Bun Bridge, Newtownbutler Y
Galloon Island Y Y Y
* Lakeland Forum
Public Conveniences are generally open from April to October with opening hours of 08.00 to 22.00.
Those at Kesh and Belleek are open all year round apart from Christmas Day. For opening times out
of season please contact Fermanagh District Council Tel no +44 (0)28 6632 4347.
Pump-outs are provided by Waterways Ireland to enable the safe and clean pumping out of boat effluent
and thereby removing the pollution risk to our waterways. Smart cards for operating the pump-outs (2 units)
can be purchased from the Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre, Enniskillen and Waterways Ireland offices.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Shannon-Erne Waterway
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Shannon-Erne Waterway
Navigation Dimensions
Length of locks 24m
Beam of locks 4.5m
Draft 1.2m
Air draft 3.2m over a width of 3m
Waterways Patrollers
Waterway Patrollers are present along the
Shannon-Erne Waterway to assist boat users
and they can be contacted at the numbers
below.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Shannon-Erne Waterway
Smart Cards
Smart cards are used to operate the locks, to access the service blocks and to use the pump-outs
along the Waterway. They can be purchased from the Waterways Patrollers and from local outlets
as well as from the Waterways Ireland offices. There is a card reader in each service block to enable
users to check the number of units remaining on the smart cards.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Shannon-Erne Waterway
Services
Service blocks are provided at a number of locations on the Shannon-Erne Waterway.
The facilities are operated by smart cards.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Shannon Navigation
The Shannon
Navigation
The longest river in Ireland, the Shannon and its
lakes offer cruising waters ranging from bustling
harbours to peaceful bays, providing a delightful
combination of natural heritage and historic
sites.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Shannon Navigation
Owners of deep-drafted craft, greater than Entrance to the Shannon from the Sea
1.2m should contact the Inspectorate before Entrance to the Shannon from the Atlantic
travelling. is via the Shannon Estuary. The tidal waters
downstream from the New Shannon Bridge
in Limerick comes under the authority of the
Air draft gauges are in place on the approaches
Shannon Foynes Port Company
to some of the bridges on the Shannon
Tel no +353 (0)69 73103 Web: www.sfpc.ie
Navigation to facilitate your decision regarding
air draft. If in doubt contact the Inspectorate
before travelling. Whilst in the estuary you are advised to use Port
VHF Channel 11. Please give way to commercial
vessels.
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Rooskey Lock
Tel no +353 (0)71 963 8018
Smart Cards
Smart Cards are used to access the Service Blocks and for pump-outs along the waterway. Smart
Cards can be bought at the following locations:
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Shannon Navigation
Services
Along the Shannon Navigation service blocks are provided by the Local Authorities and by Waterways
Ireland. The service blocks operated by Waterways Ireland are marked (*). Pump-outs are provided
to enable the pumping out of sewage safely and cleanly removing the pollution risk to our waterways.
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Royal Canal
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Royal Canal
Length & No of Locks Entrance to the Royal Canal from the Sea
Main Line 146km with 46 locks Entrance to the Royal Canal is via the River
Longford Branch 8km with no locks Liffey and the Sea Lock at Spencer Dock.
Opening Hours Boats travelling through Dublin,
of Locks Daylight Hours Spencer Dock and Locks 1-12
For boats intending to pass through Spencer
Navigation Dimensions
Length of locks 21m Dock, Locks 1-12 (including 8 double locks) and
Beam of locks 3.9m in or out of Dublin, 4 weeks prior notice must be
Draft 1m given to the Eastern Regional Office.
Airdraft 3m (2.1m at Sherriff St,
Spencer Dock) Newcomen Lift Bridge, Spencer Dock
Lowest Bridge Sherriff St, Spencer Dock The Newcomen Lift Bridge in Spencer Dock is
Railway Bridge owned and operated by Irish Rail, and requires
Draft dimensions are given as a guide only and a rail possession to be lifted. It can only be
cannot be guaranteed. lifted for boats at limited pre-arranged times
organised with Waterways Ireland. For details of
Locks opening times and to arrange passage contact
For assistance with locks, contact the the Eastern Regional Office.
lock-keepers on the numbers below:
Dry Docks
Locks Contact Dry dock facilities are available at Mullingar
Sea Lock, Harbour and Richmond Harbour, Cloondara.
Spencer Dock Tel no +353 (0)87 258 4713 To reserve this facilily contact the Waterways
Locks 1 – 17 Tel no +353 (0)87 248 5754 Ireland Depot, Thomastown on
Locks 17 – 46 Tel no +353 (0)87 618 2104 Tel no +353 (0)44 937 4940
Fuel Points
Fuel is available from garages adjacent to the
canal.
Services
Smart Cards are used to operate the services and can be purchased from the lock-keeper on
Tel no +353 (0)87 618 2104 and +353 (0)87 915 1400 Waterways Ireland Offices and local
outlets. A full listing is available on the website www.waterwaysireland.org
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Grand Canal
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Draft dimensions are given as a guide only and Main Line Locks: 14 – 18 & Naas Branch
cannot be guaranteed. Tel no +353 (0)87 289 5611
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Dry Docks
Dry docks are available at Shannon Harbour and
at the Waterways Ireland depot in Tullamore.
Contact the depot to reserve this facility
Tel no +353 (0)57 935 2300
Services
Toilets, showers and laundry facilities are available in the Service Block at Shannon Harbour. Smart
Cards are used to operate the services and can be purchased from the Lock-keeper on
Tel no +353 (0)87 245 6587, Waterways Ireland Offices and local outlets.
A full listing is available on the website www.waterwaysireland.org
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Grand Canal
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Barrow Navigation
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – The Barrow Navigation
Goresbridge
Graiguenamanagh The tidal navigation upstream from the railway
bridge at New Ross to St. Mullins comes under
the authority of the Port of New Ross. It is also
Fuel Points a busy port and you are advised to contact the
Fuel is available from petrol stations at Harbour Master for information on moorings and
Graiguenamanagh, Bagenalstown and shipping traffic. Tide tables are also available
Goresbridge. from this office Tel no +353 (0)51 421 303
Locks
For assistance with locks, contact the lock-keepers
on the numbers below:
Ardreigh, Levitstown
Tel no +353 (0)87 951 0777
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – Cruising Times
Enniskillen
Belturbet
Carrick-on-Shannon
Ballinamore
Ballyconnell
Enniskillen 4
Belturbet 9 5
Ballyconnell 13 9 4
Leitrim
Ballinamore 16
12 7 3
Rooskey
Leitrim 24
20
15
11 8
Dromod
Tarmonbarry
Carrick-on-Shannon 25 21 16 12 9 1 Shannonbridge
Lanesborough
Dromod 28 24 19 15 12 4 3
Rooskey 29 25 20 16 13 5 4 1
Athlone
Tarmonbarry 31 27 22 18 15 7 6 3 2
Lanesborough 33 29 24 20 17 9 8 5 4 2
Portumna
Banagher
Athlone 36 32 27 23 20 12 11 8 7 5 3
Shannonbridge 38 34 29 25 22 14 13 10 9 7 5 2
Dromineer
Banagher 41 37 32 28 25 17 16 13 12 10 8 5 3
Portumna 44 40 35 31 28 20 19 16 15 13 11 8 6 3
Scarriff
Dromineer 47 43 38 34 31 23 22 19 18 16 14 11 9 6 3
Scarriff 49 45 40 36 33 25 24 21 20 18 16 13 11 8 5 2
Killaloe 51 47 42 38 35 27 26 23 22 20 18 15 13 10 7 4 2
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Inchicore
Lucan Road
Inchicore 4
Robertstown
Sallins
Lucan Road 8 4
Ticknevin
Sallins 12 8 4
Edenderry
Robertstown 15
11 7 3
Ballycommon
Ticknevin 18
14
10 6 3
Daingean
Edenderry 20
16
12 8 5 2
Tullamore
Daingean 23 19 15 11 8 5 3
Ballycommon 24 20 16 12 9 6 4 1
Rahan
Tullamore 27 23 19 15 12 9 7 4 3
Pollagh
Rahan 30 26 22 18 15 12 10 7 6 3
Gallen
Pollagh 32 28 24 20 17 14 12 9 8 5 2
Gallen 34 30 26 22 19 16 14 11 10 7 4 2
Shannon Harbour 37 33 29 25 22 19 17 14 13 10 7 5 3
Umeras Bridge
Vicarstown Bridge
Monasterevin
Rathangan Bridge 3
Umeras Bridge 5 2
Levitstown Lock
28th Lock
Monasterevin 6 3 1
Vicarstown Bridge 9 6 4 3
Carlow Lock
28th Lock 12 9 7 6 3
Levitstown Lock 14
11 9 8 5 2
Graiguenamanagh Lock
Carlow Lock 17 14 12 11 8 5 3
Clashganna Lock
Leighlinbridge 20 17 15 14 11 8 6 3
Fenniscourt Lock 22 19 17 16 13 10 8 5 2
Lower Ballyellen Lock 24 21 19 18 15 12 10 7 4 2
Clashganna Lock 27 24 22 21 18 15 13 10 7 5 3
Graiguenamanagh Lock 28 25 23 22 19 16 14 11 8 6 4 1
St Mullins Lock 30 27 25 24 21 18 16 13 10 8 6 3 2
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Royal Canal
Maynooth Harbour
Granard Bridge
Thomastown Harbour
Enfield Harbour
Granard Bridge 6
Mullingar Harbour
Kilcock
Maynooth Harbour 9 3
Kilcock 11 5 2
Ballinea Harbour
Enfield Harbour 14 8 5 3
Abbeyshrule Harbour
Thomastown Harbour
19
13
10 8 5
Mullingar Harbour 25 19 16 14 11 6
Lock 34
Ballinea Harbour 27 21 18 16 13 8 2
Lock 34 31 25 22 20 17 12 6 4
Abbeyshrule Harbour 34 28 25 23 20 15 9 7 3
Ballybrannigan Harbour 36 30 27 25 22 17 11 9 5 2
Drumaheglis Marina
Cutts Lock No 1
Movanagher Lock No 3
Carnroe Lock No 2
Portglenone Marina
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Ireland’s Inland Waterways – Visitor Centre
Waterways Ireland
Visitor Centre
The Box in the Docks is an exciting visitor attraction located in Dublin’s city centre at Grand
Canal Dock just off Pearse Street. The centre is an award winning architectural structure which
floats on the waters of Grand Canal Dock.
The centre will bring you on a informative journey of Ireland’s inland waterways.
Our exhibit contains child friendly inter-actives, environmental displays and much more...
The centre is also available for corporate events and private hire.
For further information contact info@waterwaysireland.org
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Activities
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Boat Trips/Tours
Lower Bann Navigation White Island Ferry
Castle Archdale, Lisnarick,Co Fermanagh.
Tel no +44 (0)28 6862 1892
Maid of Antrim Cruises
Email info@drumhoneyholidaypark.com
Ballyronan Marina
Web www.drumhoneyholidaypark.com
Tel no +44 (0)28 2582 2159
z (Wheelchair accessible)
Email conlaw@btinternet.com
Web www.loughneaghcruises.co.uk
Erne 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.uk
Web www.ernetoursltd.com
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Cruiser/Barge Hire
Watersports
G McAllister Cycles
Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4704 •
Mob no +44 (0)78 5572 5744
Carrick Craft
Tel no +44 (0) 28 3834 4993
Email: sales@carrickcraft.com •
Web: www.cruise-ireland.com
Newferry Waterski Club
Mob no +44 (0)78 4123 8191
Email: andy@amprodesign.com •
Web: www.iwsf.ie
Robin Ruddock
Mob no +44 (0)7858474801
Email: robinruddock@googlemail.com • •
Web: 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 Outdoors
Mob no +44 (0)78 1542 7965
Email: info@xploreoutdoors.co.uk • •
Web: www.xploreoutdoors.co.uk
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Watersports
Aghinver Boat Company
Tel no +44 (0)28 6863 1400
Email: info@abcboats.com • •
Web: www.abcboats.com
Belleek Bike Hire
Tel no +44 (0)28 6865 8181
Email: belleekcountrycottages@yahoo.co.uk •
Web: www.belleekcottages.com
Carrick Craft
Tel no +44 (0) 28 3834 4993
Email: sales@carrickcraft.com •
Web: www.cruise-ireland.com
Carrybridge Boat Company
Tel no +44 (0)28 6638 7034 •
Email: robert_mcclean@btconnect.com
Drumhoney Holiday Park
Tel no: 028 6862 1892
Email: info@drumhoneyholidaypark.com • •
Web: www.drumhoneyholidaypark.com
Emerald Star Ltd
Tel no +353 (0)71 962 0234
Email: info@emeraldstar.ie •
Web: www.emeraldstar.ie
Knockninny Country House & Marina
Tel no +44 (0)28 6774 8590
Email: knockninnyhouse@btconnect.com • •
Web: www.knockninnyhouse.com
Lakeside Centre
Tel no +353 (0)71 985 2822
Email: info@lakesidecentre.ie • •
Web: www.lakesidecaravanandcamping.com
Lochside Cruisers Ltd
Tel no +44 (0)28 6632 4368
Email: info@lochsidecruisers.com •
Web: www.lochsidecruisers.com
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Cruiser/Barge Hire
Watersports
Manor House Marine
Tel no +44 (0)28 6862 8100
Email: info@manormarine.com • •
Web: www.manormarine.com
Share Holiday Village
Tel no +44 (0)28 6772 2122
Email: celia@sharevillage.org • •
Web: www.sharevillage.org
Ultimate Water Sports
Mob no +44 (0)78 0873 6818
Email: info@ultimatewatersports.co.uk • •
Web: www.ultimatewatersports.co.uk
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Watersports
Corraquill Cruising
Tel no +44 (0)28 6774 8712
Email: corraquill@ntlworld.com •
Web: www.corraquill.co.uk
Fitz Hire
Tel no +353 (0)49 955 2876
Email: fitzpatrickhire@eircom.net •
Web: www.fitzhire.ie
Kingfisher Cycle Trail
Tel no +353 (0)71 985 6898 •
Web: www.cycletoursireland.com
Locaboat Holidays
Tel no +353 (0)71 964 5923
Email: info@locaboat.com •
Web: www.locaboat.com
Riversdale Barge Holidays
Tel no +353 (0)71 964 4122
Email: info@riversdalebargeholidays.com •
Web: www.riversdalebargeholidays.com
Swan Island
Tel no +353 (0)49 433 3065
Email: info@swanisland.ie • • •
Web: www.swanisland.ie
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Canoe/Kayak/
Dayboat Hire
Watersports
Bay Sports
Tel no +353 (0)90 649 4801
Email: info@baysports.ie • •
Web: www.baysports.ie
Birr Outdoor Education Centre
Tel no +353 (0)50 920 029
Email: birr@oec.ie •
Web: www.oec.ie
Buckley Cycles
Tel no +353 (0)90 647 8989
Email: pbcycles@eircom.net •
Web: www.buckleycycles.ie
Carrick Craft
Tel no +44 (0) 28 3834 4993
Email: sales@carrickcraft.com •
Web: www.cruise-ireland.com
Emerald Alpine
Tel no +353 (0)61 417 000
Email: rentabike@eircom.net •
Web: www.irelandrentabike.com
Emerald Star Ltd
Tel no +353 (0)71 962 0234
Email: info@emeraldstar.ie •
Web: www.emeraldstar.ie
Flagline Cruisers
Tel no +353 (0)90 647 2892 •
Lough Allen Adventure
Tel no +353 (0)71 964 3292
Email: Kevin@loughallenadventure.com • •
Web: www.loughallenadventure.com
Lough Derg Holiday Village
Tel no +353 (0)61 376 777
Email: info@loughderg.net • •
Web: www.loughderg.net
Pleasure Cruisers
Tel no +353 (0)86 328 4800
Email: info@pleasurecruisers.ie •
Web: www.pleasurecruisers.ie
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Watersports
SHANNON NAVIGATION (continued)
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Cruiser/Barge Hire
Watersports
Barrowline Cruisers
Tel no +353 (0)57 862 6060
Email: barrowline@eircom.net •
Web: www.barrowline.ie
Canalways Ireland Barge Holidays
Mob no +353 (0)87 243 3879
Email: canalholiday@eircom.net • •
Web: www.canalways.ie
Buckley Cycles
Tel no +353 (0)57 935 2240
Email: pbcycles@eircom.net •
Web: www.buckleycycles.ie
Watersports
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Cruiser/Barge Hire
BARROW NAVIGATION
Watersports
Hire
Adventure Days
Mob no +353 (0)86 335 2903
Email: adventuredays@live.com •
Web: www.adventuredays.biz
Athy Canoe Club
Tel no +353 (0)59 863 2356 •
Barrowline Cruisers
Tel no +353 (0)57 862 6060
Email: barrowline@eircom.net •
Web: www.barrowline.ie
Canalways Ireland Barge Holidays
Mob no +353 (0)87 243 3879
Email: canalholidays@eircom.net • •
Web: www.canalways.ie
Celtic Cycling Holidays
Tel no +353 (0)51 850228
Email: info@celticcycling.com •
Web: www.celticcycling.com
Go with the Flow River Adventures
Mob no +353 (0)87 252 9700
Email: info@gowiththeflow.ie • •
Web: www.gowiththeflow.ie
Jennifer’s Travels
Mob no +353 (0)86 342 5546
Email: jenniferstravels@gmail.com •
Web: www.jenniferztravels.com
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Angling
If you want to try your hand at angling there Specially designed fishing stands offering access
is a rich and varied choice on Ireland’s Inland to anglers with wheelchairs have been installed
Waterways. Game and coarse anglers come at a number of locations along the Grand Canal
here in droves, particularly as there is no closed and Barrow Navigtion.
season for coarse or pike fishing. All year round
you can enjoy some of Ireland’s best stocked Waterways Ireland promotes a catch and release
waters. Brown trout, perch, tench, and bream policy.
are just a few of the species to be found, and
several areas are renowned for their stocks. For further information on permits and licences
for both coarse and game fishing, please
Game fishing has become increasingly popular contact the following
as the Lower Bann is arguably home to some
of the best sites for salmon and trout angling in Republic of Ireland
Ireland.
Inland Fisheries Ireland
If you are feeling competitive you can participate Tel no +353 (0)1 884 2600
in many of the annual angling festivals such Email info@fisheriesireland.ie
as the Waterways Ireland Classic Fishing Web www.fisheriesireland.ie
Festival, Waterways Ireland Erne World Pike
Fishing Classic, Edenderry Three Day Canal National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland
Festival, Royal Enfield Two Day International Mob no +353 (0)86 056 8430
Angling Competition and the Irish Wheelchair Email info@ncffi.ie
Association Lucan Fishing Competition. Web www.ncffi.ie
Northern Ireland
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Cycling Canoeing
National Cycle Routes (Northern Ireland) Irish Canoe Union
Tel no +44 (0)28 9043 4569 Tel no +353 (0)1 625 1105
Email belfast@sustrans.org.uk Email office@canoe.ie
Web www.nationalcyclenetwork.org Web www.canoe.ie
Walking
Rowing
Waymarked Ways of Ireland
Tel no +353 (0)1 860 8800
Email nto@irishsportscouncil.ie Rowing Ireland
Web www.irishtrails.ie Tel no +353 (0)21 743 4044
Email info@rowingireland.ie
Countryside Access & Activities Network Web www.iaru.ie
Tel no +44 (0)28 9030 3930
Email info@walkni.com Rowing Ireland Ulster Branch
Web www.walkni.com Email info@rowingulster.com
Web www.rowingulster.com
Waterskiing
Irish Water Ski Federation
Email info@iwsf.ie
Web www.iwsf.ie
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Sailing
Irish Sailing Association Lough Ree Yacht Club
Tel no +353 (0)1 280 0239 Tel no +353 (0)90 647 5976
Email info@sailing.ie Email info@lryc.ie
Web www.sailing.ie Web www.lryc.ie
Bay Sports
Lower Bann Navigation Tel no +353 (0)90 649 4801
Email info@baysports.ie
Web www.baysports.ie
Coleraine Yacht Club
Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4503
Email coleraineyachtclub@googlemail.com
Web www.coleraineyachtclub.co.uk
Erne System
Shannon Navigation
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Tourist Information
Fáilte Ireland South East
41 The Quay, Waterford, Co Waterford.
Tel no +353 (0)51 875 823
Web: SoutheastInfo@failteireland.ie
Shannon Development
Shannon Town Centre, Shannon, Co Clare.
Tel no +353 (0)61 361 555
Email: tourisminfo@shannondevelopment.ie
Web: www.discoverireland.ie/shannon
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Contacts Athlone
The Docks
Headquarters Athlone
Co Westmeath
Tel no +353 (0)90 649 3516
2 Sligo Road Fax no +353 (0)90 649 4147
Enniskillen
Co Fermanagh Ballyconnell
BT74 7JY Derryginney
Tel no +44 (0)28 6632 3004 Ballyconnell
Fax no +44 (0)28 6634 6257 Co Cavan
Tel no +353 (0)49 952 6603
Regional Offices Fax no +353 (0)49 952 6824
Coleraine
Carrick-on-Shannon 40 Castleroe Road
Old Dublin Road Coleraine
Carrick-on-Shannon BT51 3RL
Co Leitrim Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4342
Tel no +353 (0)71 965 0787 Fax no +44 (0)28 7035 9530
Fax no +353 (0)71 962 2866
Portumna
Dublin Connaught Harbour
Floor 2 Block C Bridge Road
Ashtowngate Portumna
Navan Road Co Galway
Dublin 15 Tel no +353 (0)90 974 1165
Tel no +353 (0)1 868 0148 Fax no +353 (0)90 974 1243
Fax no +353 (0)1 838 3647
Thomastown
18th Lock
Scarriff Thomastown
Scarriff Harbour Killucan
Dock Road Co Westmeath
Drewsborough Tel no +353 (0)44 937 4964
Scariff Fax no +353 (0)44 937 4960
Co Clare
Tel no +353 (0)61 922 033
Fax no +353 (0)61 922 147 Tullamore
Harbour Street
Tullamore
Co Offaly
Tel no +353 (0)57 935 2300
Fax no +353 (0)57 935 1812
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Waterways Ireland
2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen,
Co Fermanagh, BT74 7JY
Tel: +44 (0)28 6632 3004
Email: info@waterwaysireland.org
www.waterwaysireland.org
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