The canal passed into private ownership in 1915 and over the next ten years fell into disrepair. An Taisce purchased the navigation rights to the canal from the Navan baker John Spicer & Co. for one Irish pound in 1969.
The canal changed to private ownership in 1915 and deteriorated over the next ten years. An Taisce acquired the navigation rights to the canal from Navan baker John Spicer & Co. for one Irish pound in 1969.