Our waterways

Visit and explore the waterways we manage.
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Things to do
Boat owner information

What you need to know to boat safely, responsibly and enjoyably.

Craft registration

For the Shannon-Erne, Shannon Navigation and Erne System.

Permits

For the Barrow Navigation, Grand Canal and Royal Canal.

Dry docks

Book for maintenance, repairs or inspections.

Winter mooring

On the Shannon Navigation and Shannon-Erne Waterway.
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Engineering Resources

Document library for parents and teachers to access all available engineering resources for schoolchildren.

Engineering on the Waterways

The inland waterways are an important element of engineering heritage in Ireland. The series of navigable waterways throughout Ireland contain infrastructure that has been utilised for hundreds of years. Some of the workbooks and activities below explain the basic engineering principles that are used to develop and maintain the waterways

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Lock Operation Manual

Learn how to operate a lock

Download Lock Operation Manual (PDF, 277KB) PDF, 277KB
Marshmallow Challenge

The Marshmallow tower worksheet consists of a fun activity which can be carried out by yourself or as part of a team

Download Marshmallow Challenge (PDF, 4.29MB) PDF, 4.29MB

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