Barge 107B

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Barge 107B 107.B is a heritage barge that is almost 100 years old. This page documents the restoration/history

The following passage was in an edition of Canaliana, the Robertstown Festa annual in 1972 describing 107.B’s time in Ro...
14/10/2026

The following passage was in an edition of Canaliana, the Robertstown Festa annual in 1972 describing 107.B’s time in Robertstown.
“The Muinter na Tire Council has surpassed itself in making its portion of the canal a living entity by converting an old barge into a sumptuous passenger boat . The Emily (107.B)is now very much in business bringing guests for banquets from Bonynge Bridge to the hotel”.
Thanks to Paul O'Kane and Allen Area Historical & Heritage group for the photos

Even the rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the return crew for Barge 107.B ☔️ John, Shauna,Brendan and Michael guided th...
06/10/2026

Even the rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the return crew for Barge 107.B ☔️
John, Shauna,Brendan and Michael guided the barge back to Shannon Harbour after attending the weekend at the River Heritage Weekend. The barge performed superbly and crew all got the chance to handle the tiller.

26/09/2026

A wonderful first run for Barge 107b to Shannonbridge for the river heritage weekend. She performed like a dream under the guidance of Graham Bartlett, Liam Madden, Tom Doheny and Brendan Lawlor. Thank you to the accompanying boats - Donal Boland and Damien Buckley. It was a sweet moment after a year of blood, sweat and tears. Pop in to say hi if you are in Shannonbridge this weekend.

Today’s the day! So fingers crossed, candles lit whatever superstitions you have, we hope to take 107b on the maiden voy...
25/09/2026

Today’s the day!
So fingers crossed, candles lit whatever superstitions you have, we hope to take 107b on the maiden voyage since this refurbishment began. The plan is to go from Shannon Harbour to Shannon Bridge later this afternoon. Huge thanks to so many involved to get the barge to this day. We will keep you posted
Wish us luck 🍀 🤞🏻

It’s been a busy few weeks for 107b. The hull repair work is complete. Engine work is progressing well. The external pai...
19/09/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks for 107b. The hull repair work is complete. Engine work is progressing well.
The external paint work was touched up - new fenders incoming 🤨🤨
We hope to have news on the maiden voyage later this week 🤞🏻

Ever wondered how a dry dock actually works? 🤔It's basically a giant bathtub for boats.At Shannon Harbour, the empty doc...
13/09/2026

Ever wondered how a dry dock actually works? 🤔

It's basically a giant bathtub for boats.

At Shannon Harbour, the empty dock is filled from the canal side by lifting small panels in the gate. Once full, the main gate is lifted and the boat floats in.

Concrete blocks on the floor support the hull as the water is gently released through sluices at the far end, leaving the boat high and dry and ready for work on the hull, paintwork and propeller.

Yesterday we did a partial flood - just enough water to nudge the barge forward a few feet and resettle it, so a new section of hull could be worked on by the team at Marine Fabrication Solutions Ltd 🚢

Simple, clever, 200-year-old engineering.

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ITS ALIVE!!!!Over the last month, the team has been working away on a new engine for 107.BWe were fortunate enough to so...
05/09/2026

ITS ALIVE!!!!

Over the last month, the team has been working away on a new engine for 107.B

We were fortunate enough to source a very good second hand Perkins M130C. Huge thanks to Damien Buckley and Brad Hansbury Marine Fabrication Solutions Ltd for collecting and fitting the engine.

Although we have the engine up and running, there is still some work to be done with controls and gauges but this will be sorted by our team in the coming weeks!

History was made yesterday!

107.B with her new engine and a motley crew, motored in to dry dock for the first time over 20 years 😁

This dry dock stint will see three large plates go on the bow section and touch up paint to do. We also took off the propeller which was delivered to Rosslare for some TLC!

Want to get involved with the project?Now that the summer season is coming to a close, our work parties are kicking off ...
30/08/2026

Want to get involved with the project?

Now that the summer season is coming to a close, our work parties are kicking off again!

Friday 4th and Sunday 6th of September in Shannon Harbour at 10am.

Reach out to the team here!

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend 😊

We love Heritage Week!Since the project team got together, we have taken part in two Heritage Weeks. Two very different ...
23/08/2026

We love Heritage Week!

Since the project team got together, we have taken part in two Heritage Weeks. Two very different experiences!

Last year, we were in the skip filling mode prior to moving from Ballycommon. This year we were very proud to bring guests on board and give guided tours!

A great turn out in Shannon Harbour 😁

Special thanks to our team especially those who were there on the day! Thanks Graham, Neill, Liam and John!

Huge thank you to all the Local Authority Heritage Officers who have been supporting the project! Heritage Week

Feel free to pop in on Monday 17th if you are in the area - meet the team and see some of the work to date and plans for...
13/08/2026

Feel free to pop in on Monday 17th if you are in the area - meet the team and see some of the work to date and plans for the future

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