Barrow Blueway

19/05/2026

30/04/2026

We are delighted to share that the Barrow Blueway will feature on Season 13 of Tracks and Trails this Friday May 1st on RTÉ One at 8:30pm and will be on the RTE Player afterwards.

The presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin meets musician Jack Lukeman and soprano Celine Byrne to explore the Blueway.

In the first segment, musician Jack Lukeman will journey along the Barrow Blueway from Athy to Vicarstown, a stretch renowned for its tranquil waters, wildlife, and links to Ireland’s industrial past. The route follows the River Barrow, offering a unique combination of natural beauty and engineered heritage, with locks, towpaths, and bridges telling the story of Ireland’s canal network.

The second part of the Kildare episode will feature acclaimed soprano Celine Byrne walking the Grand Canal from Monasterevin to Robertstown. This section of the canal, often described as one of the most peaceful in the country, is steeped in literary and historical significance, once frequented by poets and travellers and continuing to draw walkers and cyclists year-round.

22/08/2025

27/07/2025

Blueway to open early next year.

Waterways Ireland has confirmed the €6m project will be completed in first quarter of 2026