Insurance for your boat is a legal requirement. You can find a list of narrowboat insurers on the site. Please note that your intention to live on your narrowboat and the age of the boat will have an impact on the insurance cost so must be declared.
The legal age to buy alcohol in Ireland is 18. You must be able to prove your age. A passport, National Identity Card, Garda SÃ­ochÃ¡na Age Card (Age Card issued by Irish Police), drivers licence are all usually acceptable. Expect staff to check your ID, particularly if you look to be in your late teens or twenties.
1. Re: Drinking Age. November 18, 2012, 10:07 am. The drinking age is 18 but if your 16 year old is creative they can easily get drinks at almost any resort in DR. Even if the bartender won't serve them they can find someone to get them drinks. The drinking age is not strictly enforced like at home where there are consequences with the police if caught.