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Waterways Ireland Heritage Projects 2017

This year saw the allocation of €20,000 to 21 projects throughout all our waterways under the new Heritage Grants Programme. We received a diverse range of applications.

We received a diverse range of applications. We will keep you posted about the 2018 Grants Programme which we hope to launch this November. Below is a full list of projects which received funding:

  1. Biodiversity Train the Trainer initiative along the Royal Canal near Mullingar
  2. Wordsteps: a sound walk along the Grand Canal, incorporating elements of oral and local history
  3. Project to promote the importance of biodiversity around Lough Erne, through a temporary exhibition, a 2-week school programme, a swift and bat walk and a wild flower-planting workshop
  4. Provision of signage indicating the various attractions and amenities in Goresbridge
  5. Updating of the Heritage Boat Association's website to showcase Ireland's rich floating heritage
  6. Local history Study Two Habitats, Shared History, New Beginnings, to promote the shared history between the Grand Canal in Allenwood and the Bog of Allen in Lullymore Co. Kildare
  7. Provision of Barn Owl, Dipper and Swift boxes along the Grand Canal, the Royal Canal and the Barrow Navigation within Co. Kildare
  8. Colour ring and study of the gull populations on the Grand Canal in Dublin City and at the Grand Canal Basin
  9. Waterways for Wildlife: a community focused exploration of green and blue canal corridors
  10. Conference on various heritage aspects of the river Shannon, including history, folklore, navigation, wildlife and geography
  11. Printing of leaflets to create awareness of free guided walks along the canals near Celbridge
  12. Installation of heritage-style sign at aqueduct bridge of the Grand Canal over the River Barrow in Monasterevin
  13. Provision of interpretative signage along the Grand Canal near Milltown, raising awareness on biodiversity
  14. Provision and management of a beehive on the banks of the Corbally Branch of the Grand Canal Naas
  15. Replacement of 14 plaques describing the spiritual journey relating to Inis Cealtra and the development of educational booklets and leaflets promoting same
  16. The Museum of Mythological Water Beasts: part of an outreach programme for the citizens of Limerick, to raise awareness about ecological issues and to reconnect the rivers natural environment
  17. A collaborative arts project with communities around Lough Ree, aiming to utilize oral histories, acknowledging the seasonal renewal of habitats and traditional boat building skills
  18. Installation of a sign at Portrun near Lough Ree about the heritage of the locality
  19. Provision of two events to promote the heritage of the Grand Canal
  20. Continued development and installation of QR/NFC smart signs along the Royal Canal
  21. Provision of free White Island Heritage Tours (Lough Erne) during Heritage Week 2017.