Happy New Year

Are you wondering what to give your friends and family for Christmas? Why not treat them to a Gift Voucher from Cruise-Ireland, valid any time on any boat from Carrickcraft or Waveline Cruisers or on one of the new Linssens. Contact the office for details - www.cruise-ireland.com/contact-us/

Lots of great photos this year. The judges have decided and the winner is "J" and the runner-up is "D". Congratulations to Moritz Hofer for his fantastic picture. iPad Mini is on it's way!

Ever wondered what the inside of a lock looks like? Waterways Ireland are installing new gates at Victoria Lock and a couple of the lads from Banagher went down for a look.

Well that's it for another year. Our last boat is back in today and we are now closed for the winter. It's been an interesting year - we have never had a storm like Ophelia before so had to make sure all the boats were tied up in sheltered harbours. And we were very pleased with our new Linssen boats which were hugely popular and booking well for 2018. Talking of which, bookings for all boats are now open, and you can book online or ring the office. The photograph is an entry to our Competition of a boat approaching Ballinasloe.

David O'Brien of Afloat Magazine took his family in search of the Moone Boy Burger on Lough Key. Read his brilliant blog at https://afloat.ie/inland/inland-waterways/item/37235-shannon-cruise-hire-cruising-north-roscommon-in-three-days

We do say that the Captain should be over 21, but I suppose in dog-years, he is!