Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No. 122 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Boyle River, Clarendon Lock
Lock Gate Fault
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that Clarendon Lock is now fully operational.
Marine Notice No 114 of 2015 is now withdrawn.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 15 Sep 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 121 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Tarmonbarry Lock
Intended closure for works
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Tarmonbarry Lock will be closed to boating traffic from Tues 6 Oct until to Fri 23 Oct to facilitate remedial works to the lock gates.
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, 11 Sep 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 120 of 2015
Shannon Navigation & Royal Canal
Camlin River, Clondra and Richmond Harbour
Waterways Ireland Irish Autism Action
Waterbased Events Sat 12 Sep
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above events will take place on Sat 12 Sep from 1000hrs until 1300hrs and will include the presence of kayaks and canoes both on the Camlin Blueway and in Richmond Harbour.
Masters are requested to give priority at floating moorings to the launching and recovery of canoes and be aware of novice users taking part in the event.
Where masters meet canoes on the Blueway they are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Sep 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 119 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Ardnacrusha Head Race
ESB Networks Cable Erection
Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Networks that it has commenced erecting cables across the Ardnacrusha headrace canal between Blackwater Bridge and Ardnacrusha Power Station.
Masters are advised to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when navigating in this area.
Works are scheduled to last up until 18th Sep inclusive and will be underway during the weekend also.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Sep 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 118 of 2015
Grand Canal Dock – Ringsend
Charity Raft Race – Sep 19th 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that there will be a charity raft race in Grand Canal Dock on 19th. September 2015.
Racing will be on the North Side of the outer dock. Masters and owners of vessels operating in Grand Canal Dock should refrain from entering the event area and comply with guidance instructions from race officials.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused by this restriction and thanks its customers for their cooperation.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 7 Sep 2015