River Shannon Navigation - Ardnacrusha Dam - Part One

[@philipbaugh8450]

Yet another excellent video. Really informative, particularly about the clearance under Killaloe Bridge and the tide situation for Limerick. Keep the videos coming, they are great 👍

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Thanks Philip, we'll keep em coming 👍

[@johnryan2193]

Well done,ye are living the dream , !

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Ta Johnny, not sure about the dream, but certainly enjoying life.👍

[@lyndseymiller.9018]

Excellent video guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Cheers Lyndsey glad you enjoyed it👍

[@elsieryan3915]

Absolutely love all your videos, no better place to be but on the river, we would love to do limerick but too big for killaloe Bridge, can't wait for part 2

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Thanks so much Elsie, don't worry about Killaloe bridge, you can do a vertical cruise with us 😃👍

[@alastairchestnutt6416]

Great video. Looking forwards to the 2nd part. Read the history of the hydroelectric scheme. Appreciate having a guided tour of the area on a boat.

[@looneyirish007]

Ive been dying to see driftwood go through the dam again, must have been emotional after all those years ago. 😍

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Ye it was great to go through it again, it's still such an amazing piece of engineering.

[@mikeodonovan7325]

outstanding the knowledge you guyz have loved it another little gem of a trip

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Thanks Mike, hope to have the 2nd part out during the week 🤞

[@colinhynes3623]

Great video very informative We can't wait for part 2.

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Thanks Colin, glad you found it useful 🙌 Part two coming soon👍

[@gintajuodzbaliene3731]

Brave hearts you are!!!

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

😃 Don't know about that 😃🙌👍

[@canicebannon]

Amazing. Really looking forward to the next vlog. Really superb!

[@canicebannon]

Also, what is your air draught? Curious, as mine is 8’. In case I ever follow suit….

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Thanks Canice, our air draft is 3.3 Mtrs, although we can take the windscreen down if we had to👍

[@canicebannon]

@@DriftwoodBoatBlog Plenty of room then! Thanks again. Looking forward to the next one!

[@janeymacbarge8132]

What a excellent trip, looks fantastic and is definitely on my bucket list ……. And for many more now I reckon after seeing this episode, I bet you have got so many into boating after watching your channel…. Can’t wait for part II

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Cheers Richie, it's a great trip to do👍

[@kalevilehtonen5955]

Your route is more exicing.Happy sailing

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Thanks Kalevi 👍

[@jboi9832]

just passed yous on saturday coming up to the athlone lock, we were the last boat through before they went on their lunch break

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Ah yes, think you were on a silver Line 👍 hope you enjoyed your time on the water 🙌

[@Ger93]

Hi Harry, Marian any idea what depth of water is in the Head race ?? I walked it one time from O'Brien's Bridge to Parteen weir so nice to see it from the water ! Looking forward to part 2, great vids as always, keep them coming !!

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Thanks Ger, ye the head race seems to be a fairly constant 28 feet deep which is surprisingly deep.

[@BreandanMac]

Really pleased you have done this. When did you film? (The jetties at Killaloe didn't seem busy). Also looking forward to what you say about Limerick Marina, as there has been so much criticism when it was first built. Is it as used as it might be?

[@DriftwoodBoatBlog]

Thanks Brendan, we recorded this video only last week. You'll enjoy the 2nd part 😜