Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, 5 of 2017
Royal Canal
McLoughlins Bridge,
Bridge Works Adjacent to 17th Lock
Marine Notice 153 of 2016 refers. These works have been completed and the navigation is now open on this section.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 7 Feb 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No. 4 of 2017
Royal Canal
Towpath Upgrade Works at Maynooth
Marine Notices Nos. 161 and 165 /2016 refer. Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the Royal Canal towpath west of Maynooth from Bond Bridge to Jacksons Bridge (approx. 1.7km), will continue to be closed until March 2017 to undertake further cycle / pedestrian upgrade works along this route.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in the matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Jan 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No. 3 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Lough Derg
Mountshannon
Work to Upgrade Decking on Floating Moorings
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all waterway users that work to upgrade the decking on the floating moorings at Mountshannon will commence on 30 Jan and finish in or about the 10 Mar 2017.
These moorings will be a construction site for this period, masters/owners with vessels presently berthed there are requested to move their vessels to alternative moorings before the 30 Jan. The public are also requested not to enter upon the site and to be aware of warning notices in place.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in the matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 20 Jan 2017
Mountshannon Mooring
MARINE NOTICE, No 2 of 2017
GRAND CANAL
BARROW LINE CLOSURE
Essential Maintenance
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Grand Canal, Barrow Line, that due to essential culvert repairs south of Ballymanus Bridge, the Grand Canal Barrow Line between Vicarstown and 26th lock at Cardington Bridge is closed.
It is estimated that works will take place from 15th January for approx 4 weeks.
Further Notice will be issued once repairs are completed.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Jan 2017
Grand Canal
Tullamore, County Offaly
28th Lock Grand Canal
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Grand Canal will be closed to navigation from Monday 16th January 2017 to Friday 24th February 2017 to facilitate maintenance works at the 28th lock.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 5 Jan 2016
Many thanks to AJ Vosse and all people and friends who support me with my blog directly and indirectly. I wish all a Happy New Year 2017 and very fantastic weather for boating and go hiking in Ireland on the waterways.