Proud Mum ... one of the big joys of inland boating is observing the wildlife. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Shannon cruising - Going through the lock at Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Oakport Lake on the River Boyle just upstream from Cootehall in Co. Roscommon Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Messing about on the river... a sailing dinghy on the Shannon. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Sunset at Dromod Harbour in Co. Leitrim. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Whatever floats your boat ...A kayaker gets to grips with some fast flowing water. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Swans are a delight to watch. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Acres Lake on the North Shannon near to Lough Allen. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Richmond Harbor in Co. Longford. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Evening mooring, Lough Key, Co. Roscommon. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Lough Key, Co. Roscommon on a rainy day. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Moored up waiting to go through Albert lock. Photo credit:Andy Spearman
Another rainy day on the Shannon. Note the absence of boats. Photo credit:Andy Spearman