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Notice:
The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland
provides this listing purely for informational purposes and for the sake of
completeness. No recommendation or accreditation is made or acknowledged by
the inclusion of any company in this section. For further information,
please contact the companies listed directly.
The IWAI
burgee, indicates an operator who advertises in IWAI's magazine
IWN.
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Rent a Barge on any of the waterways below
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one of the maps to bring you to the relevant rental companies)
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A clickable
map of
the Erne is online. Click here for
articles and other useful information on the Upper and Lower Erne
Generally, boats hired on the Erne can travel the Erne, the Shannon-Erne
Waterway and the Shannon system as far south as Killaloe, essentially all
of the waterways covered by the
online
map.
There are some restrictions for some barges going further south than Lough
Ree (Lanesborough). Check with the company you rent from.
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A clickable
map of
the Shannon-Erne Waterway
is
online. Click here for
articles and other useful information on the Shannon-Erne Waterway.
Generally, boats hired on the Shannon-Erne waterway can travel the Erne
system, and the entire Shannon system as far south as Killaloe - essentially all
of the waterways covered by the
online
map. However, some barges are not
suited to the larger lakes (Lower Lough Erne, Lough Ree and Lough Derg).
Check with your rental company.
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Riversdale Barge Holidays

Ballinamore, Shannon-Erne Waterway
Riversdale
Ballinamore
County Leitrim
Ireland
+353 (0)071 96 44 122
+353 (0)071 96 45 112
info@riversdalebargeholidays.com
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Corraquill Cruising Holidays
Corraquill, Shannon-Erne Waterway
Aghalane
Derrylin
County Fermanagh
BT92 9FT
N. Ireland
Sean Drumm
+44-(0)28 677 48712
+44-(0)28 677 48712
ed.weeks@ntlworld.com
www.corraquill.co.uk
4 Dutch style barges
Ideally placed at Lock 1 you can experience the Shannon-Erne Waterway and the
glorious River Shannon. Alternatively cruise the stunningly beautiful Upper and
Lower Lough Erne. The Dutch Barges are spacious, well appointed and backed by a
seven day service. Transfers to Lock 1 available from all entry points . Bike,
dinghy hire and shopping services available. Corraquill is a small private
operator offering a flexible service. If you have a special request just ask and
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Locaboat Ireland
The Marina, Ballinamore, Shannon-Erne Waterway
The Marina
Ballinamore
Co. Leitrim
Ireland
+353-(0)71 9645300
+353-(0)71 9645301
www.locaboat.com
18 French style "Penichettes", ranging in size & style from spacious 2 to 12
berth. All boats are fitted out to a very high standard with central heating,
showers, fitted kitchen & radio CD on all boats.
Locaboat design & build all their own boats called "Penichettes", a cross
between a small compact barge and a cruiser, in their factory in France.
Locaboat have a fleet of 350 boats in 24 marinas in France, Germany, Holland &
now in Ireland. Additional services such as airport transfer, bicycle hire &
shopping provisions can be arranged. Technical assistance is also available 7
days of the week. Private berthage is available.
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See
The Royal Canal Guide for more information
about The Royal Canal.
Click
here for articles and other useful
information on the Royal Canal.
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Royal Canal
Cruisers

12th Lock, Castleknock, Dublin 15, Ireland
+353(1) 820 5263
www.royalcanalcruisers.com
1 widebeam 4-5bearth barge "Ribbontail"
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The
Guide to the Grand
Canal is online.
Click
here for articles and other useful
information on the Grand Canal. The
Guide to the River
Barrow is also available online. Click
here for articles and other useful
information on the River Barrow.
The cruising range for barges rented on the Grand Canal
and Barrow generally includes the River Shannon as far as Athlone and Portumna -
check with the companies below for their regulations
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Canalways Ireland Barge Holidays
Rathangan, River Barrow
Spencer Bridge
Rathangan
County Kildare
Ireland
Karin Klinkenbergh
+353 (0)87 2433879
+353-(0)45-524-019
www.canalways.ie
6 Narrowbeam barges
2,4,6, and 8 berth narrow beam barges
Canalways Ireland Barge Holidays provide cruising holidays in remote and
tranquil parts of Ireland on the Grand Canal and the recently restored
Barrow River Navigation. These hidden waterways run through the Irish Midlands and
South East Counties, opening up an exciting new tourist destination for the boating
enthusiast. Superb quality wide and narrow beam boats, fully equipped for your
comfort and safety, catering for groups of 2, 4, 6 & 8 persons. Experience life in
the slow lane... maximum speed is 6 kph. All inclusive rates. Located only
50 minutes from Dublin Airport.
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Barrowline Cruisers
Vicarstown,
Vicarstown,
Portlaoise,
County Laois,
Ireland.
Mr. Philip Crean
+353 (0)5786 26060
or +353 (0)87 9887241
+353 (0)5786 25652
barrowline@eircom.net
www.barrowline.ie
One narrow boat type, and three wide
beam barge type boats.
Our Base at Vicarstown is ideally situated to allow you explore the full
extent of either the Grand Canal or river Barrow navigation on a one
week cruise.
We offer extensive Base facilities including: Private car parking,
Shower Facilities,
Laundry Facilities,
Storage Facilities,
Water,
Diesel,
Telephone,
Transport to and from entry points.
Also offer B&B accommodation at base here in
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Jennifer's Travels
Monasterevin
Bell harbour,
Monasterevin
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Paul & Niamh Wallace
+353 (0) 86 3425546
Jenniferstravels at gmail.com
One 2/4 berth 42ft narrowboat
We are a small family run business offering the hire of a beautiful traditional
style stern cruiser narrowboat. We offer weekend and midweek breaks, weekly hire, and long term hire. Purpose
built for the holiday market our modern built, traditional style barge offers
all the home comforts and equipment you require for your holiday. We are ideally
located, just 3 minutes off the M7 motorway 45 mins from Dublin, on all main bus
routes and 100meters from Monasterevin train station. Email or phone us for a
brochure, looking forward to hearing from you!
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