Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE No. 78 of 2013
ERNE NAVIGATION
UPPER LOUGH ERNE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC JETTY
Derryvore Trial Bay
Marine Notice No 76 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the mooring jetty at the above location will re-open this afternoon.
Marine Notice No 76 is now withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 Jun 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 77 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg
Ballina
Dragon Boat Racing
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a dragon boat racing event will take place in Ballina on Sun 7 July between 1300 hrs and 1800hrs.
Masters are requested to note any advice from safety marshals when passing through this section of the navigation.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 26 Jun 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 76 of 2013
ERNE NAVIGATION
UPPER LOUGH ERNE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC JETTY
Derryvore Trial Bay
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the mooring jetty at the above location has been temporarily closed to the public to facilitate emergency repair works.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused during these works.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Jun 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 75 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree- North
Lanesborough
Aquathon
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the swimming event associated with the Lanesborough Aquathon will take place in Lanesborough on Wed 26th Jun between 1830 hrs and 2000hrs.
Masters are requested to note any advice from safety marshals when passing through this section of the navigation.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 24 Jun 2013.
MARINE NOTICE No.74 of 2011
SHANNON NAVIGATION
ATHLONE NAVIGATION RESTRICTIONS
“WATERWAYS IRELAND TRIATHLONE”
Navigation restrictions will be in place in Athlone between the Athlone By-pass bridge (M6) and the Town bridge, to facilitate the swimming element of this national event.
| Date | Time | Navigation | Duration | Activity |
| Fri 5 Jul 2013 | 17.45 to 19.15 | Course Active | 1 hr 30min | Practice Swim |
| Sat 6 Jul 2013 | 14.00 to 17.00 | Course Active | 3 hrs | Racing |
| Sun 7 Jul 2013 |
12.00 to 12.45 14.00 to 14.45 |
Course Active |
45min 45 min |
Racing |
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 24 Jun 2013.
MARINE NOTICE No. 73 of 2013
Shannnon Navigation
Lough Ree (South)
Hexagon Shoal Buoy – Reported Out of Position
Marine Notice No 72 refers.
The buoy has been re-located to its correct position.
Marine Notice No 72 is now withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 24 June 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 72 of 2013
Shannnon Navigation
Lough Ree (South)
Hexagon Shoal Buoy – Reported Out of Position
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that this buoy has been reported out of position and may have moved closer to the shoal itself.
Masters area requested to navigate with caution and give the buoy a wide berth.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 21 June 2013.
MARINE NOTICE. No. 71 of 2013
Royal Canal
Kilcock Canal Festival
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Kilcock Canal Festival will take place over the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June.
Events taking place may impede through traffic for short periods. Masters should plan accordingly and are requested to note advice and directions of event marshals.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation .
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 21 June 2013.
MARINE NOTICE No 70 of 2011
ERNE SYSTEM
Public Moorings and Slipway Closures for G8 Summit
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise users of the Erne System that all navigation and mooring restrictions at public jetties associated with the G8 Summit are now lifted and all facilities have now re-opened.
Marine Notices Nos. 27, 56 and 60 are withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2013.
