The Natural Waterways Of Ireland
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Author | : Michael Murphy |
Publisher | : Interlink Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Boats and boating |
ISBN | : 9781566563819 |
From Limerick to Belleck, the 300-mile-long Shannon-Erne Waterway offers independent travelers a remarkable view of the heart of Ireland; its forests, hills, rivers and lakes, towns, abbeys and ancient monastic sites, waterside pubs and inns. This guidebook gives travelers all they need to explore Ireland by boat. Maps and photos.
Author | : Mary Kelly-Quinn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Stream ecology |
ISBN | : 9781910820551 |
This book is a fascinating study of the varied nature of Irish river ecosystems--their beauty, significance, and the natural and human factors that make each one distinct. Ireland's Atlantic climate, alongside its largely agricultural economy and relatively small population, make the nature of Irish rivers vastly different from those on the European continent. With that in mind, there is significant interest in implementing measures to protect the dwindling number of near-pristine rivers in Ireland. This beautifully illustrated book provides a wonderful overview of Irish rivers and the risks that conservationists face in preserving their unique natural beauty.
Author | : Waterways Ireland |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Grand Canal (Ireland) |
ISBN | : 9780956499455 |
Author | : Susanne Masters |
Publisher | : Vertebrate Publishing |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2021-11-18 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1839811013 |
About seventy-one per cent of the Earth's surface is water, and even on dry land we remain closely connected to aquatic life. It provides us with oxygen, food, medicine and materials. Wild waterlife infiltrates our lives in many surprising ways. Every other breath we take is filled with oxygen provided by ocean-dwelling microscopic plants. A type of seaweed provides a means to directly test whether people are infected with viruses, including Covid-19. Robotics design takes inspiration from a pike's ability to accelerate with greater g-force than a Porsche. Wild Waters by Susanne Masters is a celebration of the breadth of wildlife that can be found in and around our varied waterways, from oceans and rivers to rock pools and ponds. Armchair explorers can read a fascinating account of how aquatic plants and animals enrich human life. Swimmers, paddleboarders, dog walkers, families and anyone with a passion for the great outdoors can learn about local wildlife, including when and where to look for different species without causing any harm. With stunning illustrations by Alice Goodridge, Wild Waters provides a tantalising insight into the world beneath the surface.
Author | : Waterways Ireland |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 35 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Inland navigation |
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Author | : Michael Murphy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781566563468 |
Provides detailed, practical advice on how to rent a live-aboard cabin cruiser (different from a narrow canal-boat) and travel in a relaxed fashion through a number of England's and Scotland's lovely natural waterways. Full contact information for boat rentals and suggestions for land transportation are provided. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Richard Nairn |
Publisher | : Gill & Macmillan Ltd |
Total Pages | : 319 |
Release | : 2023-04-27 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0717197581 |
'I often sit by the bank of the small river that flows through our farm in County Wicklow, fascinated by its many moods ... Getting to know a river is like reading the story of a person's life ... from its young energetic stages in the hills to the slower-moving mature river, through to the tranquil water of lakes and finally to its resting place in the sea.' Richard Nairn is an ecologist who has been visiting waterways around Ireland for over half a century, fascinated by how they sustain and enrich our lives. Here he sets out on a year-long adventure to explore every stretch and tributary of the Avonmore River, which runs through Co. Wicklow. From source to sea, he immerses himself in the wildlife, archaeology, history and people connected to the river. Travelling to explore more of Ireland's rivers, lakes, wet woodlands, ponds and canals, Richard details encounters with dragonflies, crayfish, otters and great flocks of migratory waterbirds, and finds himself awestruck by the sense of a lost wilderness they convey. With our waterways now under serious threat, this is a love letter to Ireland's rivers and lakes, and a reminder of what we stand to lose. 'Opens the window into a watery world. Personal yet panoramic.' Colin Stafford-Johnson, filmmaker.
Author | : Giles Byford |
Publisher | : Troubador Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2015-08-28 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1784623997 |
Given the remarkable circumstances of finding a narrowboat to set up home in, and then discovering they had skills that made living and working anywhere on the water possible, it wasn’t surprising that Giles Byford and Jill Parkinson felt blessed by life afloat. It was a life that suited them and, after several very happy years wandering England’s inland waterways, they decided to commit to a brand new barge both suited to continental Europe and able to get there under its own steam. And so they set about building Hawthorn, which they hoped to spend the rest of their lives on. Initially all was well and it seemed their good fortune was constant and their dreams were coming together perfectly. And then, quite suddenly, it all unravelled... Reedbound is largely about what followed: how the terrifying voyage across the Irish Sea became an act of faith that contrasted with a gentle westward wander along an empty canal to the River Shannon and the heart of Ireland’s waterways. And how, despite feeling vulnerable and nervous, they were determined the best way to recover their confidence in life afloat was to avoid doing any research and simply trust that all would be well. This unusual approach delivered constant surprises, adventures, unexpected spaces and the company of other misfits. Giles began to write – initially a widely read blog, and then articles for waterways magazines – and Jill finally had time to explore her interest in art; the success of which can be seen in the numerous illustrations that are a feature of Reedbound. Reedbound compares and contrasts two inland waterway systems – England and Ireland – and two boating cultures. It’s about Giles and Jill’s approach to travel and life, which is as rare as taking a barge across the Irish Sea. It’s also about the delight of experiencing the Irish landscape and culture through naïve but willing eyes.
Author | : Waterways Ireland |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 2012* |
Genre | : Inland navigation |
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Author | : Waterways Ireland |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Waterways |
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