Update on HBA 10 @ Banagher – Apr 2011

Joe Treacy tells us the programme for HBA 10 @ Banagher continues to expand. Here are some additions to the original list of events

– local coracle building teams are being arranged under the auspices of Newgrange Currach. [Take a look at what they do on their weekend after building the boats Currach Adventures]

 

– an invitation has been extended to local people to bring their old river photos to us for scanning and displaying at the event

 

– a heritage boat will enter Banagher lock, a system not used since before the 1840s

 

– in addition to the talks, Crank House will host

 

  • a display of canal artefacts and barge models
  • audio visuals of the canal and the history of the Heritage Boat Association
  • a nature display by Birdwatch Ireland

 

– Silverline Cruisers are organising boat trips with a Birdwatch Ireland guide on board

 

– fishing competitions are being arranged by local anglers

 

Keep checking HBA 10 @ Banagher to see the full programme.

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