THE SHANNON NAVIGATION by Ruth Delany  Book Review By Brian Cassells  Ruth Delany is a highly respected expert on the Inland Waterways of Ireland who has produced numerous works on her beloved Shannon and other waterways. This book is a resource which is a masterpiece of research. This is a book to be [...]
Islands of Lough Neagh Michael Savage River Bann & Lough Neagh Association  Book Review By Colin Becker   The Islands of Lough Neagh is a slim volume of about 50 pages describing the history, fauna, flora and cultural heritage of two islands on Lough Neagh: Coney Island and Rams Island.  The book [...]
In the Wake of Giants Journeys on the Barrow and the Grand Canal By Gerald Potterton  In the Wake of Giants is an entertaining account of one farmer’s initially hesitant steps into the world of canals and narrow boats. As a young man Gerald Potterton on Sunday afternoons walked the banks of the Royal [...]
Fine lines – Clear Water  -Heritage Boat Association By Richard Ellis  I feel that the pleasure to be had from cruising our fantastic waterways can be added to greatly by some knowledge of the history of the many old vessels we encounter. Fine Lines – Clear Water, in conjunction with its predecessor, Cool Metal [...]
