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Thread #136581 Message #3122318
Posted By: MartinRyan
26-Mar-11 - 07:50 PM
Thread Name: BS: Advice sought--longboating in Ireland
Subject: RE: BS: Advice sought--longboating in Ireland
Thank you.
Narrowboats are occasionally seen in Ireland (particularly on the Barrow) but the main barges seen are conversions from old cargo barges. There were a couple of rather luxurious jobs operating as hotel-barges in my days - not sure if they still exist. Most are privately owned.