Waterways Ireland from a personal view of a hire boater
MARINE NOTICE, No 38 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Limerick
Custom House Mooring Maintenance
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that maintenance to pontoon decking at this mooring will take place from Mon 11 May until Fri 22 May 2015.
Masters/ Owners presently at this mooring are requested to vacate the berths not later than Sun 10 May.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 1 May 2015
* Live from Limerick
MARINE NOTICE, No 37 of 2015
Shannon-Erne Waterway
Leitrim Village
Shannon Blueway
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the „Shannon Blueway Adventure Festival“ will be taking place this weekend, 1st – 4th May, in Leitrim Village.
Numerous canoes and kayaks will be in attendance. Masters are requested to approach the area at slow speed and with minimum wash to avoid creating any hazard for smaller craft.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 1 May 2015
* Live from Limerick
MARINE NOTICE, No. 36 of 2015
Erne Navigation
Enniskillen
Castle Island – Water Activity Area
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Erne System that the channel east of Castle Island, Enniskillen will be closed for the months of May to September inclusive.
This is to create a safe water activity space for use by clubs, events and the public.
Mariners should use the navigation channel to the west of Castle Island and proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash adhering to any instructions or displayed signage.
Waterways Ireland wishes to thank its customers for their co-operation in this matter
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, May 2015
* Live from Ireland
MARINE NOTICE, No 35 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Lough Derg
Ardnacrusha
ESB Investigation Works
Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Ardnacrusha that they intend carrying out investigation works on the Ardnacrusha Headrace Bridge at Blackwater Bridge and the tailrace bridge at Parteen Bridge from Tues 5th until Fri 22nd May. There will be a pontoon at each bridge to provide access. Masters are requested to proceed with due caution.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 29 Apr 2015
* Live from Limerick
MARINE NOTICE, No. 34 of 2015
BARROW NAVIGATION
Bagenalstown Lock
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that it is planned to have the Barrow Navigation open again at Bagenalstown Lock by Friday 29th May, thereby facilitating passage of Barges on the Barrow Rally from Vicarstown to Graiguemanagh and back to Borris.
Waterways Ireland wishes to thank its customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 27 Apr 2015
* Live from Ireland
