This is 3hr to 4hr trip and will take in a number of the river Barrow's locks, along with a number of other interesting water level sights and sounds (also plenty of opportunity to see kingfishers). If people want to bring a picnic, snacks or tea/coffee, that's no problem. Taking place on Saturday August 3rd , we will be leaving the jetty at the Park in Graiguecullen for 11 am sharp.  This is a one way trip so please plan your own method of transport back to Carlow town. We suggest a look at http://www.irishrail.ie/ where a train ticket from Bagenalstown can be purchased for as little as €4.50  The cost of this trip is at the special rate of €32 per person. If you have any questions, please ring Cliff on 087-2061999. Looking forward to meeting you on the day.

Given the success of our recent Dawn Chorus Cruise and requests from the participants, we are planning to hold an Evening Chorus Cruise on Thursday 13th of June. We leave the jetty in the Town Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow at 6:30pm and will head up river. Both the Dawn and Evening Chorus will soon stop for the year so this is the perfect opportunity to hear it from the river before it ends. In addition, we will also have representatives from Bird Watch Ireland aboard to help identify the various birds we see and hear. It is hoped that we will spot a few Kingfishers also. If you would like to join us, just follow the link below to book your place. We plan to be back in the town centre for approximately 8.30pm. The cost of this trip is €28 per person and it is not very suitable for small kids (its 2 hrs. long and they'll just get bored). Please remember also to wrap up warm. While the forecast is for a great evening, the river can still be cold late in the day. If you've any questions, please call Cliff on 087-2061999.

National Drawing Day takes place this weekend and to mark this we are holding a special trip for those interested in seeing and sketching the beautiful river Barrow. This boat trip takes place on Friday 17th May, leaving at 6pm from the Jetty in the Town Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow. We plan to be back for at the Jetty between 8pm & 8.30pm. Suitable for all levels of ability, the evening will be facilitated by experienced Art Tutor, Ms Melanie Dunne. Feel free to bring your own materials, however we will have some on the evening if you need. The weather forecast is for Friday to be bright and sunny. The cost of this trip is €28 per person, however, it is not very suitable for small kids (its over 2 hrs long and they'll just get bored) If you would like to join us, please follow the "Buy Now" button below and if you any questions, just call Cliff on 087-2061999

Sunday 5th of May is International Dawn Chorus Day. Taking part, we will be running a special Dawn Chorus Cruise on the river Barrow leaving Carlow town at 6am sharp. Heading downstream, we will watch the sunrise, and listen to the beautiful sound of the river as it awakens to the songs of the many waterside birds. We also hope to record a small snippet for RTE Radio. If you would like to join us, just follow the link below to book your place. Please note that we will be leaving from outside the Rowing Club and not our usual spot in the town park. This is due to the early morning start. We plan to be back in the town centre for approximately 8am. The cost of this trip is €28 per person and it is not very suitable for small kids (its 2 hrs. long and they'll just get bored). Please remember also to wrap up warm. While the forecast is for a good morning, the river is still very cold early in the day; so a hat, gloves and snug jacket is advised. If you've any questions, please call Cliff on 087-2061999.

Athy to Carlow
Travelling with the flow, this trip will take in the beautiful mill at Levitstown, the river Barrow's 'Haunted lock', and a host of other interesting water level sights and sounds (also plenty of opportunity to see kingfishers). It will be approximately 4hrs, including a stop at the lock in Maganey for a quick break and stretch of the legs. If people want to bring a picnic, snacks or tea/coffee, that's no problem. Taking place on Friday March 29th, we will be leaving the jetty in Athy at 12 noon sharp to arrive in the Park at Graiguecullen, Carlow in the late afternoon. The cost of this trip is at the special rate of €28 per person (3hr trips are usually priced at €35). Booking in advance online is essential and can be done by clicking the button below. The long-term forecast is for a dry bright day with no rain. For photography enthusiasts, this is the perfect opportunity to snap some wildlife and birds, as the trees are not in full leaf yet. There is a return train from to Athy from Carlow at 16:09, 16:53, and 19:35 and costs a little under €7 when booked online. Train fare is not included in the cost of the trip. If you have any questions, please ring Cliff on 087-2061999.