Waterways Ireland from a personal view of a hire boater
MARINE NOTICE, No 133 of 2014
Erne System
Enniskillen
Electric Shore Power at Round O
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise its customers that the metered electric power supply at the Round O moorings in Enniskillen will be turned off over the winter months.
The shore power supply will be discontinued from 14th November 2014 until Easter 2015.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 31 Oct 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No.132 of 2014
Grand, Royal Canals and Barrow Navigation
Planned Winter Closures 2014- 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the following planned closures will be in place for the winter of 2014-2015.
| Grand Canal – Main Line | |
| Sallins, Co. Kildare | The canal and the public jetty have opened following recent construction works. The longer-term moorings will remain closed until the services are available at this jetty |
| Lock 29, Ballycowan to Lock 30, Rahan | Closed from 13th October 2014 to late December 2014 for structural repairs to Charleville Aqueduct. |
| Grand Canal – Barrow Line | |
| Glenaree Bridge to Rathangan Bridge | Closed from 28th October 2014 to early January 2015 for winter dredging. |
| Spencer Bridge to Wilson Bridge | Closed from January 2015 to mid March 2015 for winter dredging. |
| Vicarstown | Closed from 29th October to end of November 2014 for essential repairs to Vicarstown Bridge. |
| Royal Canal | |
| Spencer Dock, Newcomen Bridge | There will be no further lifts of Newcomen railway bridge until the 2015 boating season. |
| 1st Level, Portland Place | Structural repairs to the towpath will be undertaken from the end of October 2014 to late December 2014 – the canal will be closed for the duration of the works. |
| 35th Level, Balroe, Co. Westmeath | Closed from 13th October 2014 until further notice for essential construction works. |
| Barrow Navigation | |
| Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow | Closed at Bagenalstown mid March for essential repairs. |
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 October 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 131 of 2014
Erne System
Enniskillen
Restricted Navigation through Portora Lock Gates
Waterways Ireland has been notified of the following:
„Rivers Agency wish to advise masters and owners of vessels that due to essential repair works the up-stream lock gates at Portora Barrage will be out of commission for approximately one week beginning Tuesday 21/10/14.
Navigation through the lock gates will continue during these works but unfortunately will be restricted to vessels of 26 feet or less in length.
Rivers Agency would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Lough Erne Warden’s Office on 028 6632 2836 or alternatively Rivers Agency on 028 6638 8529″.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Oct 2014
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Shannon Navigation
Victoria ( Meelick) and Roosky Locks
Intended closure for refurbishment works in 2015/2016
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of its intention to replace lock gates at both Victoria (Meelick) and Roosky Locks on the Shannon Navigation during the autumn /winter period of 2015/2016.
This will require the closure of these locks over this period. Further information will be advised to customers in due course.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Oct 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 129 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Tarmonbarry Lock
Intended closure for works
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Tarmonbarry Lock on the Shannon Navigation will be closed to boat traffic from Sat 1st. Nov 2014 until to Thurs 12th March 2015, weather permitting.
The lock will remain closed over the winter period for structural works including replacement of lock gates, strengthening of land ties and masonry repairs to the lock chamber.
During the works, vessels may circumnavigate the lock using the Camlin River, entering or leaving the Shannon 3km north of Tarmonbarry and similarly at Clondra Lock, immediately south of Tarmonbarry .
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause and thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Further information may be had by contacting Waterways Ireland’s Carrick-on-Shannon office at 07196-50563 or the lockkeeper at 087-9222020.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 20 Oct 2014
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