#ThrowbackThursday we found these articles on the reopening of the Lough Allen Canal in May 1978. Closed to traffic since the 1930’s the canal was partially reopened as afar as Acres Lake. Do you recognise anyone? LeitrimTourismNet Explore Your Archive Heritage Boat Assoc. The Heritage Council

Joe Treacy of Heritage Boat Assoc. speaks about the convenience of having the archive digitised. youtu.be/J2ERyof_qOc Prof. Sönke Hartung B.Sc. Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Heritage Boat Assoc. The Heritage Council Explore Your Archive

Our heritage boats are maintained and promoted by a dedicated group of individuals, families and groups such as Heritage Boat Assoc. Next time you are alongside our waterways keep an eye out for these magnificent vessels #HeritageWeek2021 The Heritage Council Malcolm Noonan

#ThrowbackThursday Another from our postcard collection. This one is of Athlone and the River Shannon. Unfortunately, there's no message or date. But likely dates from the early 20th century. #postcard #ExploreYourArchive #Athlone Explore Your Archive @araireland Heritage Boat Assoc.

#ThrowbackThursday This is our 3rd image in our series of old postcards. This vintage postcard is a view of Mullingar Harbour taken from the Harbour Bridge. #postcard #ExploreYourArchive Explore Your Archive ARA Ireland Mullingar.ie Heritage Boat Assoc.

We are embracing #ExploreYourArchiveWeek and showcasing some of the hidden gems in the #WIArchive. Today’s theme is #small. These are only 10.5cm x 6.5cm. For more images check out, archive.waterwaysireland.org #ExploreYourArchive Explore Your Archive ARA Ireland Heritage Boat Assoc.

#ExploreYourArchiveWeek Did you know we went digital this year with the launch of the Digital Archive. We will continue to add to it as more material is digitised. archive.waterwaysireland.org #ExploreYourArchive Explore Your Archive ARA Ireland Heritage Boat Assoc.

Have you discovered the Waterways Ireland podcasts yet? In ‘Waterways through time’ Turtle Bunbury takes you on a journey of the waterways to uncover fascinating new stories. ow.ly/l7FZ50I0uqo #WaterwaysThroughTime Turtle Bunbury The Heritage Council Heritage Boat Assoc.

Looking forward to talking about the origins and development of the village of Glasson next Tue (POW Hotel, Athlone, 20.15). This talk will feature interpretation of historic maps, local placenames & landscape, and the development of milling in the area since the 17th century

Ballinasloe marina getting spruced up thanks to David Mills & @waterwaysirelan team Working with new Inland Waterways Association of Ireland River Suck branch in prep for 25th Heritage Boat Assoc. Festival June Bank Hol. Come see #heritage barges dating back to 1847! #Blueways #waterways #Festival

⁦Summer’s coming In Ballinasloe⁩ #SuckRiver #heritage #BallinasloeHarbour Discover Galway⁩ ⁦Galway County Council⁩ ⁦Heritage Boat Assoc.⁩ #irelandshiddenheartlands ⁦𝗚𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺⁩ ⁦@waterwaysirelan⁩

The Heritage Boat Association celebrates their 21st year. Heritage Boat Assoc.

#ThenAndNow this week is of Richmond Harbour on the Royal Canal at Clondra. Here is how it looked in 1975 and how it looks today. Not much has changed in 47 years! #ArchiveExplored Explore Your Archive Heritage Boat Assoc. Prof. Sönke Hartung B.Sc. Royal Canal (RCAG) 🇮🇪

Take a look at this 1978 image of the culvert & road at Begnagh, one of the many obstructions on the Royal Canal removed during its reconstruction. 40+ years later see how it looks now. #ArchiveExplored Explore Your Archive Heritage Boat Assoc. Prof. Sönke Hartung B.Sc. Royal Canal (RCAG) 🇮🇪

Ever wanted to travel by barge? Explore Ireland from the water's edge? Come along to #Ballinasloe marina & see over 20 heritage barges dating back to the 1840's! 21st anniversary of Heritage Boat Assoc.. Why not travel Shannon & River Suck to Ballinasloe! @waterwaysirelan Inland Waterways Association of Ireland

This summer the fleet of Heritage Boat Assoc. will travel to Ballinasloe to celebrate 21 years of preserving, promoting and celebrating Ireland’s floating heritage. The HBA look forward to meeting and celebrating with communities in Ballinasloe. ow.ly/1hXs50JkOxv

The Heritage Boat Association celebrates their 21st year. Heritage Boat Assoc.

⁦Heritage Boat Assoc.⁩ Get snapping and send your photos in for great prizes- #BallinasloeMarina #BigBoats Showcase local beauty ⁦In Ballinasloe⁩ ⁦Ballinasloe Life Magazine⁩ ⁦Discover Galway⁩ ⁦Europe Direct Ballinasloe⁩ ⁦𝗚𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺⁩ #heritage

Come visit #Ballinasloe Marina today, family fun activities for today Sat from 1 to 5pm. History of #waterways River Suck and Grand Canal now bringing the Cycleway to town! Celebrating 21 yrs Heritage Boat Assoc. with Inland Waterways Association of Ireland Thanks to @waterwaysirelan & Galway County Council #Barges

Launch of Brian Goggins book completed by his family with Ciarán Clinton HBA Check out 'Waterways and Means' stories of our waterways in Ireland Cheers to Marina Downey catering at #Ballinasloe marina Inland Waterways Association of Ireland @waterwaysirelan Heritage Boat Assoc. #barges #boats