One thing you can be guaranteed in life is change. Many's the time I walked along the tracks (Clonfert to Shannon Bridge in particular) and hid from the shunt's/trains to pass prior to crossing the bridge with fishing rod in hand. As I understand there are more miles of narrow gauge tracks on the bog than the mainlines of Iarnrod Eireann. There is so much history that will be lost I will lament there passing. The lovely people of the midlands will be hard hit for sure. Great episode as always I wish you joy and happiness out on the water for 2021.
Thanks very much, and glad that you enjoyed the episode. You're right it is sad to see these trains pass into history. Least it might make it a bit easier to get access for that bit of fishing!
When I was a youngster I was often asked if I could speak the Irish language. My reply was "Bord na Mona Peat Briquette". It was enough to keep my 11yr old bullies at bay:-)
Great to see you on the water again. You have inspired me to visit Ireland. Will hope to get it accomplished in 2021. Until then, stay safe, and merry Christmas to you, your family and friends.
Hi folks. Thanks for another amazing video. Sad to see the closure of the power station. The end of an era in Irish history. All out peat burning plants are being consigned to history in favour of other forms of electrical supply ( possible nuclear eventually).
Enjoyed that. Whilst I agree with closing turf power stations for climate change reasons and restoring the bogs, I think its a pity to close the narrow gauge railways. They have to have great tourist potential and jobs for the area if thought about creatively. As for boating in December and wind, in my private flying days some years back - I always found Dec a lovely month to fly in due to lack of wind - less crosswind landings :-)
Very true Frank. I agree about the wind, and I think we often get crisp blue sky's over the winter months. It often seems as though the summer is has cloudy weather. H&M
Looked like a beautiful crisp day on the river - you're both so lucky! Thanks for sharing your video. And so sad to see Lanesboro & Shannon Bridge power stations close - it'll gut the local economies. No more hearing the B-na-M trains clanking around the Lanesboro power station yard when moored across the river from them. Also have very fond memories of Lukers and Killeen's in Shannonbridge. Thanks again.
Yes it was a lovely day to get out on the water, and glad you enjoyed the vid. It does seem as though every month another iconic piece of the waterways hinterland closes. Lets hope 2021 brings a change. H&M
Thanks again. I'm looking forward to getting our boat running. I was amazed that you hadnt winterised yet but thats maybe my ignorance or how close you are to the boat! Would be great to have your take on winterising the boat before next winter. inn the meantime. Happy boating 2021!!
Hi, Yes we live about 10 mins away from where we moored the boat. So I kept a close eye on the weather forecast and only winterised at the last minute.
So nice seeing you both back out on the water Harry and Marion. Loving your additional production work too Harry. Nice touches.! It’s really sad when railways of any kind are closed. The loss of the jobs at Lanesboro is sad too. Wishing you both (and the rest of your family) a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year 2020. Best wishes, Pete & Caroline ❤️
Shame that the railway can’t be taken over and made into a charity for the tourist trade when it returns, we often go onto the tourist railways as many are a unique experience and they help local communities. Been nice to see something different and there are many great places to go in Ireland after all. Keep well and safe.
Hi Dave, yes it does seem like a lost opportunity. But I did hear that the the track would have taken a lot of work to bring it back up to standard, and I guess that insurance costs being what they are it just wasn't viable. Still, none of that makes it any less of a loss. Wishing you and your family a great Christmas. H&M
@D Singlehurst : You have sparked my interest. Just today I was reading about the Navajo, Choctaw Native American connection with Ireland from 170yrs ago; whereby they sent 173 dollars to Ireland to help us out during the potato famine 1845-1849. This year the "individual" people of Ireland returned the favour by sending millions of dollars (in sums of 20 -50 dollars per person) back to the Native Americans to help them survive the Covid-19 situation. [google "Native Americans, Ireland and a debt not forgotten" ] It brought me to tears; enough to make me decide to become active at 60yrs of age. I am sure the Irish & USA governments have money in the kitty to finance such a joint project of hard working men & women from the Natives in USA & the Navvies of Ireland, to make the Bord na Mona railway into a National treasure! Perhaps make that line into a moving monument to the world as to how two nations from across the world can acknowledge debts & co-operate in unison for the benefit of mankind. Maybe build a footpath alongside the railway line so that everyone can experience a little of "the walk of tears". At the same time have interesting stops along the way where visitors can share each other's history. I think this is a do-able venture. But I don't have the wherewithal to begin this project. I have the heart (if not the energy at 60yrs) to get involved.I truly believe that this is the perfect project to uplift the world's view of Native Americans & the Irish. This is an opportunity that should not be missed! I will begin by sharing this Harry & Marion video with the settlements in USA and let's see what they think. My best regards, Stephen (Tin of Peas) ruclips.net/video/rjRKUlijDgI/видео.html
It’s a shame there isn’t an attempt being made by a heritage rail group to preserve the line - surely it must have tourism potential. You’ve got a week ... start a community protest at the closure! Maybe a petition - get the media in - or a local politician. Where’s the fighting ☘️ Irish tradition? Plenty of Irish down here in Oz and they’re always up for a stouch. Seasons greetings to you all Regards, Rick
hold on, hold on, hold feckin on, where's the mast gone? @ 2:22 I'm just not able for the feckin strain of it all. ⚓🌊⛵
It's a pressure, this boating malarkey 😂
U sat out there all day for a train. U give a new meaning to train spotting lol
Ah no, they have a timeline, so we knew the train was coming 😜🙌
The end of an era. Good to record the end of the railway. Thanks for an interesting video.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
One thing you can be guaranteed in life is change. Many's the time I walked along the tracks (Clonfert to Shannon Bridge in particular) and hid from the shunt's/trains to pass prior to crossing the bridge with fishing rod in hand. As I understand there are more miles of narrow gauge tracks on the bog than the mainlines of Iarnrod Eireann. There is so much history that will be lost I will lament there passing. The lovely people of the midlands will be hard hit for sure. Great episode as always I wish you joy and happiness out on the water for 2021.
Thanks very much, and glad that you enjoyed the episode. You're right it is sad to see these trains pass into history. Least it might make it a bit easier to get access for that bit of fishing!
I would like also your nice winter cruising
Cheers Kalevi 👍
When I was a youngster I was often asked if I could speak the Irish language. My reply was "Bord na Mona Peat Briquette".
It was enough to keep my 11yr old bullies at bay:-)
Ah yes, I think there was a Pete Briquette in the Boom Town Rats too!
Lovely to see you out on the Water again. Thanks very much for showing us the narrow gauge Railway of "Bord na Mona".
Cheers Eddie, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Great to see you on the water again. You have inspired me to visit Ireland. Will hope to get it accomplished in 2021. Until then, stay safe, and merry Christmas to you, your family and friends.
Thanks Patrick, and hopefully you will get here and be able to enjoy the waterways without the worry of covid in 2021. H&M
Hi folks.
Thanks for another amazing video.
Sad to see the closure of the power station.
The end of an era in Irish history.
All out peat burning plants are being consigned to history in favour of other forms of electrical supply ( possible nuclear eventually).
Hi Michael, yes it's the end of an era and now they're worried that we won't be able to generate enough electricity to meet demand this winter 🥴
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Now the government are discussing the re-opening of some peat plants in order to meet demand.
Enjoyed that. Whilst I agree with closing turf power stations for climate change reasons and restoring the bogs, I think its a pity to close the narrow gauge railways. They have to have great tourist potential and jobs for the area if thought about creatively. As for boating in December and wind, in my private flying days some years back - I always found Dec a lovely month to fly in due to lack of wind - less crosswind landings :-)
Very true Frank. I agree about the wind, and I think we often get crisp blue sky's over the winter months. It often seems as though the summer is has cloudy weather. H&M
Happy cruising
Cheers Kalevi 👍 keep safe and have a good Christmas.
Looked like a beautiful crisp day on the river - you're both so lucky! Thanks for sharing your video. And so sad to see Lanesboro & Shannon Bridge power stations close - it'll gut the local economies. No more hearing the B-na-M trains clanking around the Lanesboro power station yard when moored across the river from them. Also have very fond memories of Lukers and Killeen's in Shannonbridge. Thanks again.
Yes it was a lovely day to get out on the water, and glad you enjoyed the vid. It does seem as though every month another iconic piece of the waterways hinterland closes. Lets hope 2021 brings a change. H&M
Thanks again. I'm looking forward to getting our boat running. I was amazed that you hadnt winterised yet but thats maybe my ignorance or how close you are to the boat! Would be great to have your take on winterising the boat before next winter. inn the meantime. Happy boating 2021!!
Hi, Yes we live about 10 mins away from where we moored the boat. So I kept a close eye on the weather forecast and only winterised at the last minute.
So nice seeing you both back out on the water Harry and Marion. Loving your additional production work too Harry. Nice touches.!
It’s really sad when railways of any kind are closed. The loss of the jobs at Lanesboro is sad too.
Wishing you both (and the rest of your family) a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year 2020.
Best wishes,
Pete & Caroline ❤️
Thanks Pete & Caroline, and wishing you guys a very happy Christmas, and especially a great 2021. H&M
What a lovely day for a cruise 😅 well done folks. We spent the day in Knock lovely as well, but not the Shannon 😁
Hi Pa, it was lovely between the showers! Still I'd take that any day in December.
Good to see yous out on the boat in December, will yous take it out for winter?
Hi Ross, no we'll leave it in the water this year. Just winterised it over the Christmas break.
Great video, nice plaes and landsapes! Thumbs Up & Subscribe
Greetings from Dublin
Andrew
Thanks for that Andrew 👍
H&M
Just wondering what your planning for 2021 season ? Any thoughts on coming back to Lough Erne?
Well, ity hard to make any plans just now. We would love to get back to Lough Erne, and if not this year, certainly the next. 👍
Shame that the railway can’t be taken over and made into a charity for the tourist trade when it returns, we often go onto the tourist railways as many are a unique experience and they help local communities. Been nice to see something different and there are many great places to go in Ireland after all. Keep well and safe.
Hi Dave, yes it does seem like a lost opportunity. But I did hear that the the track would have taken a lot of work to bring it back up to standard, and I guess that insurance costs being what they are it just wasn't viable. Still, none of that makes it any less of a loss. Wishing you and your family a great Christmas. H&M
@D Singlehurst : You have sparked my interest. Just today I was reading about the Navajo, Choctaw Native American connection with Ireland from 170yrs ago; whereby they sent 173 dollars to Ireland to help us out during the potato famine 1845-1849. This year the "individual" people of Ireland returned the favour by sending millions of dollars (in sums of 20 -50 dollars per person) back to the Native Americans to help them survive the Covid-19 situation. [google "Native Americans, Ireland and a debt not forgotten"
] It brought me to tears; enough to make me decide to become active at 60yrs of age.
I am sure the Irish & USA governments have money in the kitty to finance such a joint project of hard working men & women from the Natives in USA & the Navvies of Ireland, to make the Bord na Mona railway into a National treasure! Perhaps make that line into a moving monument to the world as to how two nations from across the world can acknowledge debts & co-operate in unison for the benefit of mankind.
Maybe build a footpath alongside the railway line so that everyone can experience a little of "the walk of tears". At the same time have interesting stops along the way where visitors can share each other's history. I think this is a do-able venture. But I don't have the wherewithal to begin this project.
I have the heart (if not the energy at 60yrs) to get involved.I truly believe that this is the perfect project to uplift the world's view of Native Americans & the Irish. This is an opportunity that should not be missed!
I will begin by sharing this Harry & Marion video with the settlements in USA and let's see what they think.
My best regards,
Stephen (Tin of Peas)
ruclips.net/video/rjRKUlijDgI/видео.html
It’s a shame there isn’t an attempt being made by a heritage rail group to preserve the line - surely it must have tourism potential. You’ve got a week ... start a community protest at the closure! Maybe a petition - get the media in - or a local politician. Where’s the fighting ☘️ Irish tradition?
Plenty of Irish down here in Oz and they’re always up for a stouch.
Seasons greetings to you all
Regards, Rick
Very lucky there wasn't a chain hanging off that last wagon would of took the camera out...
Ye you're right! Never thought of that 🙄