Barge Hawthorn boat covers is run by Giles Byford and Jill Parkinson. While we used to once cruise the Irish waterways working as we went, we now only work on our mooring at Portaneena Marina in Lough Ree’s inner lakes. This doesn’t mean we can’t make you a cover: just that you’ll have to bring your boat to us for that to happen, or make two (weather related!) visits while cruising yourself. We are always long booked so are unlikely to be able to do anything other than repairs at short notice.

We have been making covers for 25 years, use industry standard fabrics and fittings, are meticulous about the quality of threads, zips and sundries, and pride ourselves on doing the best possible job.

Please make contact by Whatsapp, message and phone to 086 089 1357. This phone is only during working hours Monday to Friday. Emails can be sent to gjb@bargehawthorn.info

If you’re trying to contact Jill about her work as an artist, please contact her via https://www.instagram.com/jillparkinsonart/