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16. September 201617. Juni 2019

MARINE NOTICE, No 121 of 2016

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Victoria Lock, Meelick

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that it may be necessary for operational reasons to lower the minimum water level on the upstream sill at Victoria Lock, Meelick from 1.80 metres to approximately 1.65 metres at certain times over the coming weeks.

Masters of vessels with a deep draft that could potentially be affected by this change are advised to contact the lock keeper at Victoria Lock, Meelick, tel. number 00 353 (0) 57 915 1359.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 16 Sep 2016

Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge" — Victoria-Lock; © CHB

Meelick Lock; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge" — Meelick Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook

15. September 20169. September 2019

MARINE NOTICE, No 120 of 2016

GRAND CANAL

LOCKS 23-24 CAPPINCUR AREA

NAVIGATION RESTRICTIONS

SAT 1st October 2016

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Grand Canal that Offaly Rowing Club will be holding a series of Rowing Time Trials on saturday 1st october 2016 from 09.00 hrs. until 16:00 hrs. approx.
The Rowing Time Trials will be held between 23rd and 24th Locks on the Grand Canal.
Navigation will be restricted during the period of the trials.
Masters of vessels should heed Steward’s Instructions.
Waterways Ireland thanks all Boaters in advance for their Cooperation on the Day.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 15 September 2016

14. September 20169. September 2019

MARINE NOTICE, No 119 of 2016

Sarsfield's Lock and Arthur's Quay; © esri; click to" esri-map Limerick-Town and Arthur's Quay" — Sarsfield’s Lock and Arthur’s Quay; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 119 of 2016

Shannon Navigation

Limerick

Lock Operating Schedule

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise the following schedule for lock operation of Sarsfield Lock, which are subject to change.

Saturday 17th September	1000hrs to 1300hrs
Saturday 24th September	1400hrs to 1700hrs
Saturday 1st October	1000hrs to 1300hrs
Saturday 15th October	1300hrs to 1600hrs
Saturday 29th October	1400hrs to 1700hrs

The lock keeper can be contacted at the following number 087-7972998 only during the hours of operation as shown above when he will be in attendance to operate the lock.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 14 Sep 2016

Sarsfields Lock; downstream	Sarsfields Lock; © CHB view upstream
Custom House Quay-Sarsfield Bridge	Arthurs-Quay

7. September 20169. September 2019

MARINE NOTICE, No 118 of 2016

MARINE NOTICE, No. 118 of 2016

Royal Canal

Cycle Path Construction

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the towpath of Royal Canal from Moyvalley to Ballasport and Longford Bridge to Abbeyshrule will be closed with immediate effect to facilitate the construction of cyclepaths. A further Marine Notice will issue on completion.

Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 6 Sep 2016

Royal Canal Moyvalley Bridge; © AJ Vosse

30. August 201628. August 2019

MARINE NOTICE, No 117 of 2016

MARINE NOTICE, No. 117 of 2016

Grand Canal

Grand Canal Dock Dragon Boat Regatta

10-11 September 2016

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that there will be a regatta of DRAGON BOATS in Grand Canal Dock on 10-11 September 2016 between 08:30hrs and 18:30hrs.
Masters and owners of vessels operating in the area should refrain from entering the race course and comply with guidance instructions from race officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks their customers for their co-operation in these matters.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 30 Aug 2016

1. Dublin Dragon Boat Regatta; Ringsend; © Michael Slevin