Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No. 131 of 2017
Shannon–Erne Waterway
Navigation Closure and RE-OPENING
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and owners of vessels that as a result of a tragic incident at Lock 16 the Shannon Erne Waterway closure will extend through the coming weekend.
Shannon-Erne Waterway will re-open for navigation at 09:00hrs on Monday 4th December 2017.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 29 November 2017
Shannon–Erne Waterway
Tree Trimming & Hedge Cutting
November 2017 – February 2018
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters of vessels and users of the waterways that tree trimming and hedge cutting will be carried out at various locations on the Shannon-Erne Waterway between November 2017 and February 2018.
Masters will be advised by Waterways Ireland staff when making a passage.
The cooperation of Masters is requested at this time and any inconvenience is regretted.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 20 November 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No 128 of 2017
Grand Canal – Barrow Line
Lock 20 Closure
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that 20th Lock on the Barrow Line will be closed to navigation from tomorrow 21st November 2017 for emergency works on the breast gate cill.
A further notice will be issued once repairs are completed.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 20 November 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No 127 of 2017
Shannon–Erne Waterway
Navigation between Lock 5 and Lock 7
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Shannon-Erne Waterway has now re-opened for navigation and Marine Notice 124 of 2017 is hereby withdrawn.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this closure may have caused and thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 20 November 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No. 126 of 2017
Grand Canal – Circular Line
Pedestrain Path Closure
Waterways Ireland wishes to notify its customers that works will take place over the coming weeks to re-lay the pedestrian paths alongside the Grand Canal Circular Line, Dublin 4, between Locks C1 & C3; and also carry out landscaping works in and around Locks C2 & C4. As a result these areas will be closed to public use whilst works are ongoing, and some localised parts will remain fenced off afterwards to allow vegetation to establish as appropriate.
Waterways Ireland apologies for any inconvenience this may cause its customers and thanks their customers for their understanding in this matter.
Shane Anderson, Lt Cdr (rtd), Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 17 Nov. 2017
