Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 115 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Custom House Quay Limerick
Temporary Closure
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all users that due to unforeseen emergency works being required, Custom House Quay jetties are temporarily closed.
It is anticipated that repair works should be completed within a few days.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 22 Aug2016
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MARINE NOTICE, No 108 of 2016
LOUGH ERNE
Fermanagh Blueway
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the Fermanagh Blueway 10k Challenge will take place in Enniskillen on 20th August 2016.
Masters and owners of vessels should navigate with caution in the area and comply with marshalling guidance from organisers.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers any inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 17 Aug 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 109 of 2016
BARROW NAVIGATION
Kilkenny Blueway 10K Challenge
Graiguemanagh
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the Kilkenny Blueway 10k Challenge will take place in Graiguemanagh on 20th August 2016. Paddlers will paddle upstream for 5km before turning around a marker and paddling back down to Graiguenamanagh.
Masters and owners of vessels should navigate with caution in the area and comply with marshalling guidance from organisers.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers any inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 17 Aug 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 110 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg Blueway 10K Challenge
Terryglass to Portumna
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the Lough Derg Blueway 10k Challenge will take place between Terryglass on Lough Derg and Portumna Beach on 20th August 2016 along the North Eastern shore of Lough Derg.
Masters and owners of vessels should navigate with caution in the area and comply with marshalling guidance from organisers.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers any inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 17 Aug 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 111 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Limerick Blueway 10K Challenge
Annacotty to Limerick
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the Shannon Blueway 10k Challenge will take place between Annacotty (Shannon Boat Club) and St. Michael’s Rowing Club (Limerick) on 20th August 2016.
Masters and owners of vessels should navigate with caution in the area and comply with marshalling guidance from organisers.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers any inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 17 Aug 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 112 of 2016
ROYAL CANAL
Blueway 10K Kayak/Canoe Challenge
Leixlip to Blanchardstown
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the Blueway 10k Challenge will take place on the Royal Canal between Leixlip (Louisa Bridge qand 12th Lock at Blanchardstown on 20th August 2016.
Masters and owners of vessels should navigate with caution in the area and comply with marshalling guidance from organisers.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers any inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 17 Aug 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 113 of 2016
Lower Bann
Blueway 10K Challenge
(Camus) Coleraine
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the Blueway 10k Challenge will take place in Coleraine on 20th August 2016.
Masters and owners of vessels should navigate with caution in the area and comply with marshalling guidance from organisers.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers any inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 17 Aug 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 114 of 2016
GRAND CANAL
Blueway 10K Kayak/Canoe Challenge – Sallins (Kildare)
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the Blueway 10k Challenge will take place on the Grand Canal between Sallins and the Lyon’s Estate Lock on 20th August 2016.
Masters and owners of vessels should navigate with caution in the area and comply with marshalling guidance from organisers.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers any inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 17 Aug 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 107 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Key
Triathlon, Swimming Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters that the swimming element of the Lough Key Triathlon event will take place in the vicinity of Castle Island and the Forest Park recreational facilities in Lough Key on Sun 4th Sep from 0900 hrs until 1300 hrs.
Masters of vessels are requested to note the advice of marshals when passing near the swimming course and to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation with this event.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 9 Aug 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 106 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Limerick
Sarsfield Lock and Upstream
Approaches from Abbey River
and Revised Lock Operating Schedule
Marine Notice No 105 refers. Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that following survey of this section of the navigation greater siltation than expected has been noted.
The navigable channel on the approaches to the lock will now be marked with buoys. As this is a narrower channel than previously available masters are requested not to berth at the lead-in jetty and are advised also to make their approach to the lock in single file.
Please note the following revised times for lock operations which are subject to change.
| Thursday 11th August | 1pm to 4pm |
| Saturday 13th August | 11am to 2pm |
| Thursday 18th August | 9am to 12pm |
| Saturday 20th August | 10am to1pm |
| Thursday 25th August | 9am to12pm |
| Saturday 27th August | 10am to 1pm |
| Thursday 1st September | 9am to12pm |
| Saturday 3rd September | 10am to 1pm |
| Thursday 8th September | 12pm to 3pm |
| Saturday 10th September | 2pm to 5pm |
The lock keeper can be contacted at the following number 087-7972998 only during the hours of operation as shown above when he will be in attendance to operate the lock.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 9 Aug 2016
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MARINE NOTICE, No 105 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Limerick City to Parteen Weir
Navigaton Reopened
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that this section of the navigation is now open and that the immediate operational schedule for Sarsfield Lock is as follows :
| Thursday 11th August | 1pm to 4pm |
| Monday 15th August | 1pm to 4pm |
| Thursday 18th August | 9am to 12pm |
| Monday 22th August | 12pm to 3pm |
| Thursday 25th August | 9am to12pm |
| Monday 29th August | 1pm to 4pm |
| Thursday 1st September | 9am to12pm |
| Monday 5th September | 11am.to 2pm |
| Thursday 8th September | 12pm to 3pm |
The lock keeper can be contacted at the following number 087-7972998 only during the hours of operation as shown above when he will be in attendance to operate the lock.
Marine Notices Nos. 16, 84 and 95 of 2016 are now withdrawn
Waterways Ireland thanks it customers for their patience in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Aug 2016
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