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

26/10/2026

A huge thank you to IWAI Kildare for inviting us to present at your rally this weekend.
One of the highlights of the weekend was hearing stories from attendees who remember 107.B from years gone by. Several people shared memories, anecdotes, and even mentioned photographs they have of the boat. We are always keen to learn more about 107.B's history, and it was wonderful to hear these personal connections to the barge.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by, listen, and show their support. Your interest and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to sharing more updates as the project continues.

Offaly History Offaly Heritage Carlow Heritage Office RCAA - Robertstown Community Amenities Association Allen Area Historical & Heritage group Laois Heritage Office Westmeath Heritage Galway Heritage and History

23/10/2026

Have you ever wondered about the people behind the history of 107B?

Come along to the Canal Stores Building, Naas Harbour, on Sunday, 25th October at 3pm for an engaging talk on the vessel's restoration and the lives of some of the fantastic men who worked aboard her over the past 100 years.

⚓ History, heritage, and stories worth sharing. All are welcome.
Pictured here are Stanley Power, Mick Fennell, Tom Anderson and Dan Grant.

19/10/2026

If you are in Naas, Co. Kildare at the weekend feel free to visit the harbour. There is lots happening including a talk about 107.B on Sunday 25th October at 3pm in the Canal Stores Building in the harbour.

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

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.

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 🍀 🤞🏻

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 🤞🏻

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.

Heritage Week Waterways Ireland Carlow Heritage Office Laois Heritage Office Galway Heritage and History Galway Heritage Westmeath Heritage Offaly History Offaly Heritage

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!

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