An introduction to some lesser-seen Lough Key treats. Driftwood takes in some of the sites of this magnificent boating location at the northern end of the Shannon Navigation. Lough Key also has a caravan and camping park so even if you don’t have a boat it’s still very accessible.
Lough Key
Lough Key is at the northern end of the Shannon Navigation on the Boyle River. The lake has six public moorings and is probably one of the prettiest lakes on the whole system. With over thirty islands and several magical castles, Lough Key is simply a boaters paradise. Come along and join us on this short boat trip on one of Ireland’s greatest Cruising Ireland’s river Shannon in the sun, look at what you’re missing! Episode #2 https://youtu.be/M28bwZF9070 boating lakes.
Ten great Irish Boating Destinations
10 Great Boating Destinations in Ireland. These are just some of our favourite Irish boating destinations here on the Irish inland waterways.
With the 2020 boating season in doubt here’s a chance to go boating on the river Shannon, Lough Erne as well as the Shannon Erne Waterway, without even leaving your armchair. So far boating 2020 is like no other boating year thus far, let’s all hope that it will improve soon and that everyone can get out and enjoy this great amenity in whatever way they choose.
Continue reading “Ten great Irish Boating Destinations”Cruising the French Canals
We don’t often put up videos about cruising the French canals, however, this is an exception in exceptional times. We are in lockdown in our house and can’t even visit the boat. But that’s a very small sacrifice compared to the sacrifice many of our health care workers are making. So hope this will be a small distraction for you, and please enjoy it.
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Continue reading “Cruising the French Canals”Coronavirus and the waterways in Ireland
Well, firstly we hope that you’re coping okay with the terrible coronavirus. Here in Ireland Marion & myself are in lockdown. All the waterways are closed to navigation, all pubs are closed. Travel is only permitted for essential work and for shopping for food and medicine. We can exercise up to 2Klm from our home only.
So making videos is challenging! But we will have one soon anyway. Thanks to everyone who has contacted us asking how we are, and yes we’re keeping fine. Make sure that you keep safe in this rapidly changing times.
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Solar Power Battery Charger for a Boat
Solar in an Irish winter? How to get a really good Solar Power Battery charger for boat, camper or RV, that works even in an Irish winter.
Setting up a solar power battery charger circuit for a boat or RV is easier than you think. A good Solar power battery bank that will work even in dull overcast weather can be done. And we’ll prove it. A correctly installed solar power battery bank setup is now a real option even in cold wet climates. You can use your solar power battery storage in any boat or RV. And if it works here in an Irish winter just think how well this solar setup will work in sunny weather. I used to think that a solar power battery charger for RV, boats or campers only worked in hot sunny countries, but now I know better. So follow along for a greener, quieter renewable energy source.
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Some Boating Reading
If you enjoy a good read, the story of Driftwood’s journey across the sea to visit the French Canals is a must. Full of adventure and fun and a very enjoyable read. It makes the perfect gift. Available as a download or as a paperback from https://www.driftwood.tv/shop
Shannon Erne Waterway Cruise – Leitrim to Kilclare
Boating on the River Shannon – Carnadoe Lakes
If you go boating on the River Shannon you must visit the Carnadoe Lakes. The Carnadoe lakes are a tributary of the River Shannon and they’re often an overlooked beauty spot. The old limestone Carnadoe Quay is matched only by the old Stone Bridge. This bridge has a reasonably low air draft but air draft gauges on either side of the bridge will help. Do stock up on milk and supplies before heading to Carnadoe because there are no shops here. This is a wonderland that remains as unspoiled as it ever did. There is so much more to show in the Carnadoe Lakes that it will probably be another video in the future. We didn’t get to explore Kilglass mooring, the mountain river or indeed the Rockville Navigation. Oh, roll on the new boating season.
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River Shannon Boating to Dromod & Rooskey
In this River Shannon boating trip, we head upriver through Tarmonbarry, Rooskey and on to Dromod. We pass under two lifting bridges as well as the most dangerous bridge on this river Shannon boating adventure.
Inland Waterways Boating to Killeens Bar – Pub
The Irish Inland waterways are probably the best cruising ground in the world, and certainly the best inland waterways in Europe. Even in this awful wet weather. But we try to show the river experience as it is, and sometimes our inland waterways can get quite a bit of rain. But without rain, we would not have these magnificent rivers and lakes. We end up in Killeen’s Bar or Pub if you prefer, Sadly Killeen’s will be closing for good very soon. What a pity that is. Hope you enjoy the video.
What we thought of Lough Derg
We spent most of the 2019 season boating on Lough Dreg, so here’s what we thought of Lough Derg, what we learned from our time there and a few tips we’d like to pass on to you.
Lough Derg is a large lake so it’s worth doing a bit of research before you head out on it in a boat. I hope this short video will be of some help to you and also to help make your holiday a little more enjoyable.