Inland Waterways
Inland Waterways Content
Ireland’s inland waterways are important parts of our transport and industrial heritage. They hold aesthetic, recreational and spiritual values, as well as important habitats for many forms of wildlife.
Heritage Council Initiatives
The Heritage Council is involved in many initiatives to protect, preserve and enhance our heritage. In this section you will find information about our initiatives related to the Inland Waterways.
INLAND WATERWAYS FEATURED INITIATIVE
Waterway Corridor Studies
Ireland’s inland waterways do not exist in isolation. Recognising their importance to so many aspects of Irish life, the Heritage Council has undertaken Waterway Corridor Studies on the Shannon, as well as on parts of the Grand and Royal Canals.
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Heritage Council highlights urgency of clear strategy and lead agency in management of Ireland's waterways to help minimise flooding incidents
The Heritage Council drew attention on a number of occasions to the crucial importance of a strategic plan, and the need for a lead, co-ordinating agency, to manage the country’s waterways. This was spelled out by the Council’s chief executive, Michael Starrett, and the Head of Policy and Research, Ms. Beatrice Kelly, in a presentation to the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government inquiry into the management of severe weather events in Ireland.
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Climate Change Review
The Heritage Council and Fáilte Ireland commissioned this review to inform policy, research and grant support. The main findings of the review show that the heritage of the coast is at particular risk, which will impact on related tourism activities too.
Previous Initiatives
Evaluation of the Waterway Corridor Studies
The Heritage Council has carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the first four Waterway Corridor Studies completed between 2002 and 2005. This includes an evaluation of the development of the concept of Waterway Corridor Studies.
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‘Pilot’ Rural Renewal Tax Scheme for the Upper Shannon Assessment
The Heritage Council’s assessment of the Upper Shannon Tax Scheme focused on the resulting impact of increased development pressures on the heritage within the River Shannon Corridor and the implications for the planning and development system within this area.
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Boat Wash Literature Review
The impact of boat wash on the natural and cultural heritage of Ireland’s waterways has been identified as an important issue in the Waterway Corridor Studies carried out to date.
Water Consultation Process 2003-4
The Heritage Council strongly supports the availability of a sufficient supply of good-quality surface water and ground water as needed for sustainable water use, the conservation and improvement of all surface, coastal and ground waters, and the conservation of aquatic habitats.
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HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA
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INLAND WATERWAYS NEWS
Clodiagh Expedition Leads to New Industrial Heritage Find
In a recent reconnoitre carried out by members of the Heritage Boat Association and the Portlaw Heritage Group, long lost structures of our boating heritage were located and identified.
INLAND WATERWAYS EVENTS
Annual Meeting of Irish Freshwater Biologists 2011
Saturday, 5th of March 2011. Medical Biology Centre, Queens University, Belfast.