A Welcome Message from the Chairman
Fellow boaters,
Welcome to another season on Ireland's wonderful waterways. Our mission is built on three simple cornerstones: safety, fun, and friendship.
Safety first, always. A lifejacket worn, a boat well checked, and a skipper who respects the weather — these keep us all coming home. Look out for your crew, and for the boat alongside.
Fun is why we're here. The quiet mooring, the rally weekend, the kettle on as the sun drops over the reeds — never lose sight of the simple joy of a day on the water.
Friendship is our current. A hand on the rope at a lock, a welcome to a newcomer, a story swapped between decks — this is what makes our community what it is.
Here's to calm waters, good company, and plenty of laughter between the lock gates.
Mark Findlay, Chairman, IWAI - Athlone Branch
Mark Findlay - Chairman
IWAI - Athlone Branch
Athlone Branch IWAI
Your Local Heart for Boating on the Shannon
Join a friendly community of boaters in Athlone. We work together to enjoy and protect our beautiful Shannon waterways. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and help keep our river heritage alive.
Stewards of the Shannon
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We are the Athlone Branch of the IWAI. Through dedicated advocacy and community leadership, we champion the protection and sustainable maintenance of our inland waterways. Together, we ensure these historic routes remain navigable and vibrant for boating enthusiasts and the generations of tomorrow.
Spirit of Adventure
Get in Touch
Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
email: athlone@iwai.ie