- local coracle building teams are being arranged under the auspices of Newgrange Currach. [Take a look at what they do on their weekend after building the boats Currach Adventures]

 

- an invitation has been extended to local people to bring their old river photos to us for scanning and displaying at the event

 

- a heritage boat will enter Banagher lock, a system not used since before the 1840s

 

- in addition to the talks, Crank House will host

 

o a display of canal artefacts and barge models

o audio visuals of the canal and the history of the Heritage Boat Association

o a nature display by Birdwatch Ireland

 

- Silverline Cruisers are organising boat trips with a Birdwatch Ireland guide on board

 

- fishing competitions are being arranged by local anglers

 

Keep checking HBA 10 @ Banagher to see the full programme.