Boating Holidays in Ireland

A stop in Ballinamore offers you the chance to see a wide variety of architecture dating from various historical periods all intricately designed and vibrantly coloured in typical Irish fashion. Ballinamore offers entertainment for all the family; Ballinamore golf course offers the chance to show off your skills on a challenging 9 hole course set in parkland whilst an equally entertaining adventure is The Swan Island Open Farm featuring rare farm animals. All this is easily accessible once you've moored up at the well-equipped Ballinamore lock.

From the base at Belturbet on the shores of the River Erne you can explore the marvellous labyrinth of waters and islands of the Upper Lough Erne and further afield Lower Lough Erne. These clear blue waters are an angler's paradise and there are numerous moorings to indulge your pleasure or to simply relax and soak up the peace and tranquility of these magical surroundings.

Situated at the northern end of Lough Derg where visiting boats can drop anchor and moor in safety at the marina in Portumna Bay.It is also a cruiser base and the town itself is just a few minutes walk away. There are many points of interest in the town that are well worth making a visit into town to see.

A lively town with a population of around 2500. It is the largest cruising centre in Ireland. Historically it has been one of the main crossing points on the beautiful Shannon River.