Waterways Ireland met the IWAI canal branches in Mullingar on November 5th 2024 to update us on their development & maintenance plans for the Grand and Royal canals and to listen to feedback and answer questions from the branch representatives in attendance. WI Canals Development Presentation can be viewed by clicking the link [...]
Waterways Ireland have announced they are going to be investing €12.5m over the next 7 years which will see the delivery of 172 serviced houseboat moorings on the canals. Kay Baxter, President of The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland, commented "This is excellent news and is in line with our liveaboard policy developed [...]
Key changes to the draft Bye-Laws after consultation with IWAI Kay Baxter, President of The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland, gave the following presentation to the IWAI Council Meeting on Saturday 19th October regarding key changes being introduced to the draft Bye-Laws. Click To Open Presentation in New Page (mobile friendly) [...]
Ruth Heard - RIP It is with great sadness we have to record the death of Ruth Heard on 5th October. Ruth was a great champion of the inland waterways, serving as President of IWAI from 1981-1983 and as editor of IWN for many years. She was also very involved with the waterways [...]
Peter Hanna - RIP It is with great regret that we have to announce the death of Peter Hanna, former President of IWAI (1987-1989) and member of the Dublin Branch, which granted him an Honorary Life Membership for his many years of outstanding service. As Past President, Peter will be remembered, amongst his [...]
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The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland recently celebrated its 70 th anniversary with a garden party, held in the location where it all began back in 1954, ‘Dunrovin’ at Coosan Point on the shores of the lovely Louch Ree. 140 members and invited guests enjoyed sunshine, great food, wonderful entertainment and the opportunity [...]
8th July 2024: At the IWAI 70th Anniversary Garden Party a keynote speech was given by John McDonagh, CEO of Waterways Ireland. The executive considers it to be a significant speech with some important insights including: The IWAI has challenged, persuaded, and motivated. While we may not always see eye to eye on everything, my [...]
IWAI HQ Dunrovin Official Opening Saturday June 25th marked International Day of the Seafarer. It is very fitting that this date also marked the official opening of IWAI HQ Dunrovin. While the weather was not wonderful it did remain largely dry for this most significant event in IWAI’s history. The official opening of [...]
