Welcome to the website of the Kildare Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI), the voice of waterways users and enthusiasts in Kildare. Whether you enjoy architecture, boating, botany, cruising in company, cycling, fishing, heritage, history, living on board, walking, wildlife, participating in community events and rallies or just getting away from it all, there is something for everyone to enjoy on the picturesque waterways of Kildare.  About Us

Heritage Act 2018

The Heritage Bill 2016 became the Heritage Act 2018 when it was signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins on July 18th. This legislation has taken two and a half years to make its way through both Houses of the Oireachtas.  More details will follow shortly