Canalways Ireland - Navigate remote and tranquil Irish waterways

Experience...
the thrill of steering your own barge, operating 200 year old locks, navigating under beautiful stone bridges, stopping off in a town for supplies and a friendly chat with the locals

Enjoy...
the freedom to come and go as you please with no fixed schedule... Fishing, Cycling, Towpath walks, Swimming, Reading, Relaxing ,Astronomy, Exploring Towns, Traditional Pubs and Music... Nature, Adventure, Golf, Eating Out, Local Museums and Historical Sites, Horse Riding, and of course the Charm of the Irish People...

In the evenings, after the days activity and fresh air, you and your crew can enjoy the craic (Irish for a good time) in the infamous Irish pubs on route..

Our Boats
Traditional steel canal boats in style and character.

Your holiday itinerary
including "Canalways Ireland Pub Crawl"

Our Base

On the banks of the Barrow Line in County Kildare.

Route Map
Waterways of Ireland



What experience do I need? We provide full instructions to all our hirers on how to operate your boat	FAQ's We are a family run company and offer friendly and efficient service for all our Guests
The Grand Canal Brief history of The Grand Canal which links Dublin, the river Shannon..	The River Barrow! Ireland's oldest navigation which links the city of Waterford to Dublin

Picture gallery Rates Booking Form Terms and Conditions of Hire	Guest Logs Extracts taken from our Visitor's Log Book Reviews! See what others thought of their Canalways Holiday including What the Travel Writers say.