Liveaboards

05/06/2026

A double rainbow over the 12th Lock on the Royal Canal.

Proof that life as a liveaboard in Ireland is 10% boating, 20% fixing things, 30% talking about the weather, and 40% moments like this. 🌈⚓

Credits to: Suhala Oman for the photo

30/05/2026

The life of Reilly

29/05/2026

🚤 Dublin’s housing crisis has driven people to live on canal boats — and now Waterways Ireland wants to price them out too.

Facing rents that most people simply can’t afford, some Dubliners found a creative solution: life on the water. But Waterways Ireland is pushing for a 500% fee hike for liveaboard boaters — because apparently no housing option should be left affordable.

The supposed justification? They might if Jupiter aligns with Saturn in a leap year reinvest the money in fixing derelict canal infrastructure. Might. If conditions are just right. Don’t hold your breath.

And before you get too excited about that promise — this is the same organisation that has taken 5 years to fix a water tap. Five Years. For replacing a 5 quid tap.

Great to know the people priced out of Dublin’s rental market can count on Waterways Ireland to swoop in and price them off the water too. 👏 corporate capitalism at its best

23/05/2026

Great weather for a canal cruise 😎. Today is nearly fully booked with only 4 tickets left at 2.30 pm. Still plenty of availability tomorrow, and the sun will be shining 🌞!
See the website for booking.

22/05/2026

If you’ve ever thought about buying a boat — do it. 🛶 There is nothing quite like waking up to the sound of water, going at your own pace, and watching the world slow down. The canal has a magic to it that’s hard to explain until you’re living it. Life’s too short to keep it on the wishlist. ✨ Come join us

Our beloved narrowboat is for sale. We spent many happy years as liveaboards on the Grand Canal but now the time has come to move on.Fully equipped fo...

16/05/2026

10/05/2026

Diary of a Liveaboard: Fair play to them.
While the rest of us are trapped in traffic, mortgages, and arguing with landlords over mould, these lads are parked up watching sunsets on the water.

Boat life isn’t glamorous — things leak, storms humble you fast, and every job takes twice as long — but there’s something mighty about choosing freedom over the usual rat race 🚤🇮🇪

From rising costs to freedom and simplicity, Ireland’s liveaboards explain the realities of making homes on waterways

10/05/2026

Happy weekend everyone! 🍀🚤
Today’s canal trivia challenge: can anyone guess where this is?

Bonus points if you can identify the bridge, the waterway, the boat… or the pub nearest to it. 😄

08/05/2026

Brilliant Liveaboards taking the scenic route, skipping the M50 traffic the only way that makes sense — sailing over it on the Royal Canal, Phizzfest-bound ⛵️

Hope you paid the toll lads… or there'll be a fine waiting on the doormat 📬

30/01/2026

Brilliant rescue 🛟 well done lads