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Coalisland Canal on BBC IRISH TV

 

Past News / Events

  • Coalisland Canal Annual Christmas Walk and Talk at Cornmill Coalisland 2pm Tuesday 27th December 2011. Plaque will be unveiled for the late Jim Canning. Everyone welcome!

  • Committee meeting planned for January 7:30pm 10th 2012 at Coalisland Enterprise Centre 1st building. Meetings normally every 2nd Tuesday of the month at this location.

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This Wonder Working Canal

A History of the Tyrone Navigation
By Thomas McIlvenna

This Wonder Working Canal - A History of the Tyrone Navigation - By Thomas McIlvenna

 

 

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Over 400 pages, packed with local history and photos.

If you can pick it up locally in Coalisland from us or buy a quantity we may be able to offer a reduced price.

The Wonder Working Canal - A History of the Tyrone Navigation by Thomas McIlvenna The result of detailed research and local traditions, this account of Irelands's most fascinating canal unfolds mainly through the voices and actions of the colourful personalities who sought to exploit the East Tyrone Coalfield by constructing the first modern inland waterway system in Ireland. Published by Coalisland Canal Branch I.W.A.I 416 pages colour, HardBack

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About

Coalisland Canal is a waterway from Coalisland town to the Black water river; this is linked to Lough Neagh the largest lake in Western Europe. The group hope to one day reopen the canal fully to commercial and pleasure boats.

Currently the canal is recognised as an area of great beauty, a haven for local nature and an economic resource for the area.

 

Coalisland Town

The town of Coalisland evolved from the settlement which grew up around the terminus of the Coalisland Canal. Work on the canal began in 1733, but progress was slow and it wasn't officially opened until 1787. The push to build a waterway had come from the desire to cheapen the cost of transporting coal from the Tyrone coalfields to Dublin.

The canal linked the coalfields with Lough Neagh, via the River Blackwater.

 

Fishing

Pike

Sticklebacks, perch and pike are in Coalisland Canal ready to be caught.

Some equipment is available locally along with advice on the best locations.

There are also fishing weirs along the Torrent river as it runs parallel to the Coalisland Canal

 




Boating

Currently the canal is used for small canoe and fishing boats.

We hope to open the canal to larger boats and have travel available from Coalisland town all the way to Lough Neagh.

 

Walking

We have had many walking events over the years as well as local people walking daily along the pleasant surroundings of their canal.

Sustained walking sessions for a minimum period of thirty to sixty minutes a day, five days a week, with the correct walking posture, reduces health risks and has various overall health benefits, such as reducing heart disease, anxiety and depression.

 

Cycling

Local people often bike along the canal path including local club the Island Wheelers.

The physical exercise gained from cycling is generally linked with increased health and well-being. According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is second only to tobacco smoking as a health risk in developed countries

 



Attractions

Coalisland is a town in County Tyrone near the shores of Lough Neagh the largest lake in Western Europe. In the town there are many local shops, restaurants, bars and services.

The central building The Cornmil is a museum to the rich history of the area including the coalmine and the canal.

The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside while still being only 40 minutes from Belfast by car.

 

Food and drink

There are many shops, bars and restaurants in the area providing a great chance to socialise.

 

Places to stay

The Cohannon Inn and Autolodge provides quality and service and is conveniently located in a central location, in Northern Ireland,

The Cohannon Inn is the ideal setting for any occasion as it holds a central location in Northern Ireland and is convenient to the M1 Motorway, Belfast international Airport, George Best City Airport, Sea Cat and Ferries.

A wide range of delicious meals are served in the Cohannon Inn daily. Enjoy freshly prepared food and have a drink with friends.

 



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Past: News / Events

  • Committee work morning planned for this Saturday the 26th November 2011 at 10am beside Concrete Systems. We will need our high vis vests and a good attitude! We will bring a car trailer, some power tools, we will also need some camera coverage. Plans are to clean up that part of the canal and remove rubbish for recycling.
  • Annual Canal Walk Wednesday 29th June 2011 7pm - Buses from the Cornmill (Coalisland) to the Point. All welcome!
  • Ogras youth group help clear rubbish from the canal (May 2011) Also they seeking funding to improve the area possibly enhancing the canal walk.
  • We are actively seeking funding to improve and open the canal.
  • Call for your feedback, ideas, news, photos and stories.
  • New website live Feb 2011 more soon
  • Grand Variety concert 2010 a big success!
  • 3 trailer loads of rubbish removed and recycled from Coalisland Canal (Dec 2010)

 


 

 


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