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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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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
www.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-cruising.com
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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Royal Canal
Holidays
Pat on +353 (0)87 635 7856 or +353 (0)87 296 7112
www.rentmybarge.com or
Visit our Facebook Page
Enjoy steering your own barge, operating 200 year old locks, navigating under beautiful stone bridges, stopping for a friendly chat with the locals.
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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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Jennifer's Travels
Monasterevin
Bell harbour,
Monasterevin
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Paul & Niamh Wallace
+353 (0) 86 3425546
Jenniferstravels at gmail.com
www.jenniferztravels.com
One 2/4 berth 42ft narrowboat
We are an established family business offering the hire of a beautiful
42ft narrowboat. Designed and built for the holiday cruising market, it offers
all the comforts of home. It sleeps up to four and has a fully equipped galley,
private double bed, single fold out berths, hot and cold water, toilet, whb,
full size shower, peat burning stove, stereo with usb/cd/mp3.
Bicycle hire available. Moored in Monasterevin Co. Kildare, we are ideally
placed to explore both the scenic and historic Grand Canal and also the
magnificent River Barrow. We are easily reached, 45 minutes from Dublin, just 3
minutes off the M7 motorway (exit 14), on all major bus routes, and 100 meters
from a train station. Available for, mid week or weekend breaks, weekly hire or
longer if preferred. Contact Paul for a brochure by email or phone. Discounts
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Barrowline Cruisers
Vicarstown,
Vicarstown,
Portlaoise,
County Laois,
Ireland.
Philip Crean
+353 (0)5786 26060
or +353 (0)87 9887241
+353 (0)5786 25652
barrowline@eircom.net
www.barrowline.ie
Three widebeams, two narrowboats and one day trip boat.
Barrowline Cruisers is a friendly family-owned barge hire company. We have over
ten years experience in the boat hire business and provide well equipped
self-drive barges, varying in size from 2 berth narrowboats to 8 berth wide
beams. All our barges have central heating throughout and a wood-burning
stove.
Our base on the Grand Canal is ideally located to allow you to explore the full
extent of the tranquil waters of the Grand Canal and the more lively waters of
the River Barrow - two totally different cruising experiences.
Weekly and short break hire available |
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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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Dublin Barge Hire
Hanover Quay, Dublin 2
Trish O' Grady
+353 (0)87 2739085
www.dublinbargehire.com
1 Wide Beam
4 Berth 'Scˇal Eile'
Operators Comments: Dublin Barge Hire is Dublin City Centre's first self
catering cruising barge. The barge 'Scˇal Eile' is a new and exciting form
of accommodation in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2. Not only is this an
exclusive and unique place to stay, the barge is a form of transport as
well. After 1 hour personal instruction on how to drive, moor and navigate
a barge through a lock, you the guest can drive your very own barge. Guests
will have access to the secure and serviced Marina in Grand Canal Dock and
from here you can navigate through 7 locks up to Portobello. It is a 4
hour round trip. This historic stretch of canal was originally opened in
1796 so why not enjoy the freedom of moving the barge up and down the
canal, personally navigating our 200 year old locks.
'Scˇal Eile', a 50 x 10 foot (15 x 3.1m) barge was built in 2006 to a high
specification. It's warm inviting interior and its comfortable living space
make this self-catering barge an ideal environment for a holiday break.
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