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15. Oktober 20165. September 2019

MARINE NOTICE, No 140 of 2016

Kilcock Lock 16; © esri; click to " esri maps Kilcock Lock 16" — Kilcock Lock 16; © esr

MARINE NOTICE, No 140 of 2016

ROYAL CANAL

Towpath UPGRADE

Additional Towpath Closure – 16th Lock to Spin Bridge

Further to MN 132/2016 Waterways Ireland wishes to further advise that the towpath of the Royal Canal in Kilcock from west of the 16th Lock Shaw Bridge to Spin Bridge (approx. 950 metres), will also be closed until December 2016 to facilitate the construction of a new cycle route.

Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause to its customers.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 14 Oct 2016

Upgrade Towpath of the RC in Kilcock; © Gerard McGeeney — Upgrade Towpath of the RC in Kilcock © Gerard McGeeney

12. Oktober 20165. September 2019

MARINE NOTICE, No 139 of 2016

Kesh River; © esri; click picture to esri map "River Kesh Lower Lough Erne" — Kesh River; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No139 of 2016

Erne System

Kesh River Low Water Levels

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and vessel owners that the water level on the Kesh River between Kesh Village and lower Lough Erne has fallen to an annual low level, metric water level gauges have been installed at the mouth of the Kesh River to indicate the water level along the route, all masters should check these gauges before making passage along the river towards Kesh, masters of all deep drafted vessels are advised to avoid the area until water levels have increased.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Waterways Ireland, Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Oct 2016

Moorings Kesh; © Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge" — Moorings Kesh; © Captain’s Handbook

11. Oktober 201617. Oktober 2020

MARINE NOTICE, No 138 of 2016

Roosky-Lock; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Roosky-Lock" — Roosky-Lock; © esri

Victoria Lock Meelick; © esri; click picture to "Arcgis Map" — Victoria Lock Meelick; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 138 of 2016

Shannon Navigation

Temporary Closure of Victoria and Rooskey Locks

Marine Notice No 128 of 2016 refers. Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the intended inspections of Victoria Lock, Meelick and Roosky Lock, will not now take place until after Wed 2 Nov, the locks will remain open in the intervening period.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Oct 2016

Meelick Lock; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge" — Meelick Lock; © CHB

Rooskey Lock "click picture to "enlarge" — Rooskey Lock © Captain’s Handbook

Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge" — Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook

10. Oktober 201630. Juni 2019

MARINE NOTICE, No 137 of 2016

Enniskillen-Henry Street; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Enniskillen" — Enniskillen-Henry Street; © esri;

MARINE NOTICE, No137 of 2016

Erne System

Enniskillen

Temporary Mooring Closure

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the moorings on the Sligo Road (Henry St jetty) and the front finger of the‎ Round „O“ jetty will be closed on Friday 14 Oct to facilitate, the Erne Pike Classic Competition.
These moorings will be fully available again from 0900hrs Saturday 15 Oct.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Waterways Ireland, Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Oct 2016

Enniskillen Henry Street Jetty; "click picture to enlarge" — Enniskillen Henry Street Jetty

7. Oktober 20163. Oktober 2020

MARINE NOTICE, No 136 of 2016

BARROW LINE

CLOSURE and UPDATE

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Barrow Navigation that emergency repairs to Rathvindon lock will begin on 17th October. The navigation will be closed from 0830hrs on 17th for a period of 3 – 4 weeks.

BARROW LINE UPDATE

Replacement of the collapsed culvert between locks 22 and 23 is complete. The banks are being rebuilt and it is expected that the Barrow Line will be open to navigation before the end of October.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 7 October 2016

Glenaree Bridge Lock 22: © Joe Mansfield; click picture to "enlarge" — Glenaree Bridge Lock 22: © Joe Mansfield

Spencer Bridge Lock 23: © Joe Mansfield; click picture to "enlarge" — Spencer Bridge Lock 23: © Joe Mansfield