From Edenderry to Lough Erne and back to Naas our 2019 Tour was most enjoyable. Many thanks to Jimmy Cahill and many others for these superb photos.
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Boats of all shapes, sizes, materials and construction are found on Kildare waters, from small dinghies to large 61x13 ft old working boats.
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Members and friends of Kildare IWAI on their travels in 2011 and 2012. Many thanks to Conor Nolan, Declan Woolhead and others for these excellent photos.
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Assistance, regeneration and maintenance - showing WI staff and volunteers providing support on the Grand Canal.
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The Corbally Canal from Naas to Corbally Harbour, north of Athgarvan, Kilcullen and Newbridge. In the 1950s the R445 was built across the canal. The IWAI is campaigning for a bridge to allow everyone to walk, cycle or navigate in safety on this Canal.
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The people of Robertstown led by Fr PJ Murphy preserved the Grand Hotel as a canal museum and held a series of period banquets and festivals around the hotel and two barges. We thank Miriam Malone for the use of these images.
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In 1978 boats navigated through the first locks on the partially restored Canal. In 1987 the IWAI and friends celebrated the re-opening of the Canal to Naas Harbour.
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Canal Prints - Boats, Coaches, Maps and Notices. The Maps have great detail, viewed best on a large screen. See also NLI and https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/725/BROWNRIGG-JOHN
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Locks and Lockhouses - first stretch of the Grand Canal from Sallins to Clondalkin
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