

Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No.91 of 2015
GRAND CANAL
Main Line Temporary Closure
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Grand Canal – Main Line – will be closed to navigation between 3rd Lock (Blackhorse Bridge) and 11th Lock (Clondalkin) until further notice due to essential maintenance works.
A Marine Notice will be issued once the navigation has been reopened to vessels.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation with these works and regrets any inconvenience caused.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 07 July 2015.
MARINE NOTICE, No. 90 of 2015
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that river based research will take place in the Mid Shannon at the area of White’s Ford and the adjacent island cluster (Long & Portland islands approx. 3 to 4 Km North of Portumna Bridge).
The river based research will be conducted from the vessel M/V JAMES AND MARY and its tenders. The vessel will be lying at anchor in charted waters off and within the marked navigation. Research will take place at various times throughout the summer period based on the results of the ongoing research.
Masters and owners of vessels operating in the area should navigate with caution in the vicinity of M/V JAMES AND MARY.
Waterways Ireland wishes to thank its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 01 July 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 89 of 2015
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Tarmonbarry Lock 2nd July 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Waterways Ireland plan to carry out repairs to Tarmonbarry Lock and shall be interrupting passage through the lock, occasionally, on Thursday 2nd July.
An alternative route is available via the Camlin River.
Lock Keeper may be contacted on 043 3326117 or 087 9222020 for updates throughout the day.
Masters and owners of vessels operating in the area should comply with guidance instructions.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused by this restriction.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 30 June 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 88 of 2015
Royal Canal at Longwood
Slalom Race 5 July 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that there will be a canoe slalom race in Boolykeogh Harbour near Longwood on the Royal Canal on 5th July 2015 between 10:00hrs and 15:00hrs.
Masters and owners of vessels operating in the area should comply with guidance instructions from event officials.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused by this restriction.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 30 June 2015