Waterways Ireland from a personal view of a hire boater
MARINE NOTICE, No 2 of 2015
GRAND CANAL
SALLINS
Underwater Obstruction
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that there is an underwater obstruction in the Grand Canal at Sallins adjacent to the newly constructed extended mooring berths West of Sallin’s Bridge.
Master’s of vessels should navigate with caution until clear of the obstruction.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers for this inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 9 Feb 2015
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
GRAND CANAL
Tullamore – Cappincur
Rowing Evemt – Sat 4th October 2014
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Grand Canal that Offaly Rowing Club will be holding a time trial event on Sat 4th Oct from 0800hrs until 1600hrs.
The event will be held between Locks 23 and 24 on the Grand Canal at Cappincur, Tullamore.
Navigation will be restricted during the period of the time trials and masters should note any instructions or advice give by the event safety marshals.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation with this event.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Sep 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 113 of 2014
Grand Canal Dublin Circular Line
Temporary Navigation Closure
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Grand Canal at Lock No. C2 (Lower Mount Street) is closed to navigation to facilitate emergency lock repairs.
It is estimated that repairs will be completed by 22nd August 2014.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
Further information may be had by contacting Waterways Ireland’s Ashtown Gate office at 01-868 0148
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 19 Aug 2014.
MARINE NOTICE, No.89 of 2014
Grand Canal – Dublin
Mespil Road Section
Temporary Restriction to Navigation
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise owners and masters that a temporary restriction to navigation will be in place on Thurs 14th Aug and Thurs 21st. Aug 2014, from 0700hrs to 2000hrs on the Mespil Road section of the Grand Canal.
Through passage can be arranged by prior notice per Marine Notice No 23 of 2014.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 23 Jul 2014.
