Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
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MARINE NOTICE, No 137 of 2017
SHANNON – ERNE WATERWAY
Portora Lock Gates – 2017 Christmas Period
Waterways Ireland has been advised by Rivers Agency of the following arrangements relating to Portora Lock.
Portora Lock gates are currently in operation due to water levels in Lough Erne.
When operational, the Lock gates are manned from 08.00am to 10.30pm daily to facilitate navigation. Given forecast rainfall and projected water flow discharge rates, it is anticipated that the Lock Gates will still be in operation over the Christmas holiday period. If this proves to be the case, DfI Rivers will be running a reduced Lock Keeper service on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day as follows:
Rivers Agency will however have a member of staff on-call to operate the Lock Gates in case of emergencies during the period from 6pm on Christmas Eve to 8am on Boxing Day. The on-call staff member can be contacted on 028 6638 8529. Rivers Agency would stress that this is intended for emergency navigation only.
Waterways Ireland and Rivers Agency would like to apologise for any inconvenience these arrangements may cause and ask for your co-operation and understanding.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 21 December 2017
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Thanks Austin!
MARINE NOTICE, No 136 of 2017
SHANNON – ERNE WATERWAY
Notice of Locks &
Facilities Closures
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause and thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Further information may be had during normal business hours by contacting Waterways Ireland’s Carrick-on-Shannon office at + 353(0) 71-96-50562.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 14 December 2017
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MARINE NOTICE, No 135 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Carrick on Shannon
Removal of Vessel Wreckage from River Bed
at Waterways Ireland Jetties (Eastern End)
Waterways Ireland wish to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the wreck of the cruiser sunk at the public jetties in Carrick on Shannon has now been removed from the river bed and the river.
The previously closed off jetty finger is now accessible for moorings.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 13 December 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No 134 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Removal of Vessels from Terryglass
(Inner Harbour)
Masters and owners of vessels moored in the Inner Harbour in Terryglass are requested to remove their vessels from the Inner Harbour by 30 December 2017 to facilitate essential maintenance and repairs due to commence in January 2018 continuing until March 2018.
Works will include:-
1. Removal of Rotten Timber edging to existing inner harbour quay wall.
2. Removal of weed and repairs to concrete paving stone work.
Vessels not moved by 30 December will be removed by contractors/County Council Staff.
Waterways Ireland and Tipperary County Council thank their customers for their assistance and cooperation in this matter.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 04 December 2017
