Boyle Marina

Boyle Marina is a small marina in Warren/Deerpark within the town of Boyle, Co. Roscommon, operated by Waterways Ireland. The marina sits on the Boyle River/canal, part of the Shannon-Erne waterway system, and serves as a quiet stopover for boats heading towards Lough Key.

Staying here requires Waterways Ireland's Smart Card system, which controls access to the facilities. A stay limit applies of 5 consecutive days and a maximum of 7 days per month between 1 April and 31 October, and several boaters report that it's possible to berth here without a mooring fee.

Ashore you'll find clean, modern toilets and hot showers, drinking water at the berth, and a pump-out station for the holding tank. There is free parking and picnic benches by the marina, but note that there is no shore power at the berths — several visitors mention this as the marina's only downside.

From the marina you can take a scenic walk along the canal into Boyle town centre, about a 20-minute walk, or continue the other way along the Boyle Canal through lovely woodland towards Lough Key Forest Park. Along the way or in town you can visit Boyle Abbey and King House. Tie up at the quay and let the peaceful canal walk take you both into Boyle and onward towards the woods of Lough Key.