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Navigating Troubled Waters: Laois Barrowline Cruisers Raise Alarm Over Canal Maintenance Ahead of 2026 Season
Navigating Troubled Waters: Laois Barrowline Cruisers Raise Alarm Over Canal Maintenance Ahead of 2026 Season As the spring of 2026 approaches, the quiet, picturesque village of Vicarstown, Co. Laois, should be buzzing with the sound of preparation. For over 30 years, this has been the heart of Barrowline Cruisers, a family-run pillar of Irish inland tourism that allows visitors to explore the serene beauty of the Grand Canal and the River Barrow. However, this year, the mood is one of frustration rather than celebration. The owners of Barrowline Cruisers have issued a stark warning:...