Float to the Fleadh 2023

Saturday August 5th – Sunday August 13th. This is the second year of Float to the Fleadh in Mullingar, we expect a bigger turnout in 2023. This is a prime 2020s BC event.

The Fleadh Cheoil, Ireland’s premier traditional music festival took place in Mullingar in 2022 and the town has been awarded the Fleadh again for 2023. IWAI Royal Canal plan to continue the IWAI tradition of hosting a Float to the Fleadh event, to facilitate boaters who wish to take their boats to the Fleadh Cheoil, where possible.
Mullingar has a large secure harbour with a service block, perfect facilities for those considering Floating to the Fleadh.  As part of the 2020s BC you will have support where needed on your journey, so register for both Float to the Fleadh and the 2020s BC.

This is an ideal time to venture onto the canals and enjoy the various events hosted by IWAI branches and local communities alike, plan your Big Cruise and discover the canals this year.

Supported by Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Waterways Ireland, this promises to be another special year on the canals. Even if you’re only traveling to the Fleadh, we will group boats together so you are not traveling alone.

Contact us if you want more information
Registration for Float to the Fleadh 2023 is now OPEN!
Places are Limited, Join NOW!
Email: Denis Baker – royalcanal@iwai.ie
Mobile: 086-8031601
Email: Mick Kinahan – mickinahan@gmail.com
Mobile: 086-8150483
Email: John Banim – john.banim@gmail.com
Mobile: 087-2446938

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2020s BC (Big Cruise)

Over many journeys traveling the rivers of Ireland we meet other boaters who say…
“I’ve been meaning to cruise the canals for years!”
and
“I would love to explore the canals but I’m afraid to go it alone.”
Well there is no need to miss out on some of Ireland’s greatest waterways (THE CANALS) any longer!
Now, 13 Years on from the re-opening of the Royal Canal, the canals branches of IWAI have put together a Big Cruise in Company, the 2020s BC. You can cruise the Royal and Grand Canals (known as doing the Green & Silver) and explore the Barrow Line too.
Take in a variety of events on your way to the great Dublin Rally in May, or Float to the Fleadh in Mullingar in August. Pick and choose the events you want to visit, it’s all there for you!

Apply for the 2020s BC

Contact us if you want more information:
Email: Mick Kinahan – mickinahan@gmail.com
Mobile: 086-8150483
Email: Denis Baker – royalcanal@iwai.ie
Mobile: 086-8031601