Waterways Ireland is the Navigation Authority for over 1000km of lakes, rivers and canals in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Waterways Ireland manages and promotes the Barrow Navigation, Erne System, Grand Canal, Lower Bann, Royal Canal, Shannon Navigation and Shannon-Erne Waterway. 

Employing over 380 people, Waterways Ireland was established in 1999 after the British Irish Agreement and is one of five cross-border bodies.

Since inception, Waterways Ireland has invested in improving the waterway infrastructure including moorings, jetties, harbours and service blocks. The restoration of the main line of Royal Canal was completed in 2010 and planning permission is currently being sought for the restoration of the Ulster Canal from Lough Erne to Clones. 

Waterways Ireland has established partnerships with Local Authorities, LEADER partnerships, Failte Ireland and others to research, compile and implement Product Development Studies which provide a development pathway for tourism and recreation along the waterway corridors. 

In conjunction with Failte Ireland, Waterways Ireland is joint chair of Lakelands & Inland Waterways a 5 year product development and marketing strategy. Working with Failte Ireland, the former Shannon Development, Local Authorities and Tourism Ireland, investment in the lakeland corridor of over €3million has been leveraged. Following a midterm review the strategy is being revised and refined and is expected to deliver further for the waterway corridor.

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Waterways Ireland

John Mc Donagh

Stephen Ramsay

Hannah Callaghan

Linda Megahey

Yvonne McKenna

Paddy Harkin

Máirín Ó Cuireáin

Shane Foley

Daireann McDonnell

Jill Griffith

Patrick McAuley

Sharon C.

Kathleen O.

John Kilkenny

Sharon Duffy

The Engineering and Technical Support team at Waterways Ireland is responsible for designing, planning, and maintaining the waterway infrastructure, which includes jetties, moorings, and harbors. This team collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure the structural integrity and operational efficiency of waterways, while also contributing to the development and enhancement of recreational facilities to promote tourism and recreational activities. Their expertise is pivotal in executing restoration projects and facilitating sustainable development along waterway corridors.

Engineering and Technical Support

Human Resources and Administration

Environmental and Safety Professionals

Engineering and Technical Support

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