Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 66 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg – Garrykennedy
Red Porthand Buoy Off Station
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the red porthand buoy marking the entrance to the marina at Garrykennedy has been reported as being out of position. It can presently be found in a position farther to the east.
Masters should approach the marina entrance with due caution.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 62 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree – Killinure Lough
Athlone Boat Club Regatta
Marine Notice No 51 of 2014 refers.
Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation are advised that the south eastern mooring at Coosan Pt, Killenure Lough will be out of bounds to all craft from Fri 13th until Mon 16th. Jun to facilitate the laying of the Athlone Boat Club rowing regatta course and the running of the races which will finish in close proximity to this mooring.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No. 60 of 2014
Royal Canal
Mullingar – McNead’s Bridge*
Navigation Obstruction
* correction
Waterway Ireland has been advised by the Garda that a car has entered the canal at this location and while not blocking the canal completely it is causing a restriction to the navigable width.
Masters are requested to navigate at slow speed and with due caution when passing this obstruction.
Waterways Ireland thanks it customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2014