Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 85 of 2016
Grand Canal Barrow Line
Barrow Line Closure
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Barrow Navigation that due to a Culvert Collapse between Locks 22 (Glenaree Bridge) and Lock 23 (Spencer Bridge) the Grand Canal Barrow line is closed to Navigation from Monday 11 July 2016 until further Notice.
Further Notice will be issued once damage is assessed.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 July 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 84 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Limerick City to Parteen Weir
Further to Marine Notice No 16 of 2016 Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all users of the Shannon Navigation that remedial work has commenced on the affected infrastructure.
It is anticipated that the work will be completed by week commencing 25th July.
Prior to completion a schedule of opening times will be published for Sarsfield’s Lock. Please note that this lock will in future operate on a scheduled basis.
Waterways Ireland thanks it customers for their patience in this matter and further cooperation with the lock scheduling.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jul 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No. 82 of 2016
Erne Navigation
Upper Lough, Carry Bridge
PUBLIC JETTY AND SLIPWAY OPEN
Marine Notice 15 of 2016 refers. Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all users that the public mooring jetty and slipway at Carry Bridge on Upper Lough Erne is now open with the exception of the pump-out facility.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their copperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jul 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No. 82 of 2016
Erne Navigation
Belturbet to Crom
Sat 16 Jul 2016 Kayak and Canoe Races
Marine Notice 80 refers. Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that kayak and canoe racing scheduled for
Sat 23 July between Belturbet and Crom from 1130 hrs until 1630 hrs will now take place on Sat 16 Jul.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 81 of 2016
All Navigations
Open Water Swimming
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all participants engaged in open water swimming training of the inherent dangers attached to this activity in locations where there is boating traffic.
A swimmer in the water wearing high visibility head gear will always remain a very small target to see to the master of a powered craft particularly if:
Swimmers should risk assess their swimming location prior to entering the water, for boat traffic, entry and exit locations, availability of life saving appliances, weather and water conditions.
The presence of a safety boat or kayak will always give enhanced safety and security.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2016