Heritage Bill To Determine The Future Of Ireland’s Canals

The Heritage Bill 2016 is currently before the Dáil.  With several Amendments still to be considered by the Oireachtas, The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) is hopeful that the final shape of the Bill has the potential to unlock a bright future for the Grand Canal, Royal Canal and Barrow Navigation that will put […]

IWAI prepare to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht on 25th March

The IWAI National Council hears the details of the impact the current proposals for Canal Bye-laws will have on boating traffic on the Grand and Royal Canals and the River Barrow. Carmel Meegan, President of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) welcomed delegates to the IWAI National Council meeting in Tullamore on 8th March. […]

Floating a Development & Tourism Strategy for the Grand Canal in Offaly

Tuesday 13th September 2011, Offaly Historical Society, Bury Quay, Tullamore. 8.30 pm. A meeting on the above topic was held before the summer, and the groups in attendance had some ideas regarding the ongoing promotion of the Grand Canal as a link through the various town and tourist facilities along way.  Now, after hopefully using […]

Launch of Ballycommon Renewal Group

The annual gathering at Ballycommon, on the Grand Canal near Tullamore, to mark the dry Kilbeggan line of the Grand Canal that runs from Ballycommon to Kilgeggan, was a very special event this year. Various groups gathered on Saturday 28th August, to mark two special events – the 21st Birthday of the Kilbeggan Canal Harbour […]