Planned
Grand Canal Pod
Dublin – Shannon connector
The Grand Canal links Dublin directly to the Shannon system, and to the Royal Canal and Barrow Navigation as the network grows — a natural Year 2–3 expansion pod, and the busiest interchange in the blueway/greenway network.
4 houseboats targeted for this pod.
Shared services
Central solar farm
EV & electric boat charging
Shared grey/black water treatmentActivities at this pod
Cycling
Ride the towpaths and connecting national greenways between pods.
Self-guided or guided
Hiking
Riverside and canal-side trails for a half-day walk or a longer route between pods.
Self-guided or guidedWalking & Guided Tours
Local guides bring the history and wildlife of the waterway towns to life on foot.
Guided
Stay Put
No activity booked — just the houseboat, the water, and a solar-powered kitchen stocked with local produce.
Self-guided