Having navigated this far, you may well be interested in having a look at other Irish waterways related websites.
The navigation authority both north and south of the border.
Inland Waterways Association Ireland -
A vast resource that any boater is going to benefit from having a look at and joining: navigation guides, maps, advice, gossip, events... Many liveaboards are active members within the association.
The Heritage Boat Owners Association
Enthusiasts for old working barges and craft of character need go no further. A seriously active group determined to gouge canal beds and have a good time doing so. A valued friend of the liveaboard community.
Any one interested in the history of Irish waterways, navigations - both extant and lost - and the craft that worked them, will enjoy this mine of information. It also comes with a little politics and economics - the proposed restoration of the Ulster Canal is an interesting read...
Needing a fine meal or cup of coffee with home made cake or bun while in Sallins? Irboa is happy to reccomend The Canal Walk Cafe located on the southern side of the harbour. The above is a link to a review as the cafe is, as yet, without a website. Contact details can be found at the top of the review.
Residential Boat Owners Association (UK)
Established in 1963 the Residential Boat Owners' Association is the only national organisation which exclusively represents and promotes the interests of people living on boats in the British Isles.
Irboa would like to offer their thanks to Ian and his staff at Lowtown Marina for their kind offer of an address for our association. If you're interested in brokerage, boat yard services, general chandlery or marine services please take a look at their site.