This celebratory series marks a historic milestone, the reopening of the entire Royal Canal to navigation for the first time in over half a century.
Aboard the ‘Rambler’, an original 70ft Royal Canal Tug Barge built in 1878, presenter Dick Warner embarks on an unforgettable journey along one of Ireland’s most storied waterways. Along the way, he meets the experts and locals who call the canal banks home, uncovering the rich heritage, fascinating history and abundant wildlife that line its shores.
But the voyage is far from plain sailing. The ‘Rambler’ is a formidable vessel, large, unwieldy and demanding to navigate, ensuring Dick’s journey is as dramatic and unpredictable as it is illuminating.
