Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No.40 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Athlone
New Green Starboardhand Buoy
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a new aid to navigation, a green floating buoy, has been placed North of Connoy’s Island ( West of Jolly Mariner Private Marina) on the river section between the white railway bridge and the motorway bridge.
Charles J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 16 May 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 39 of 2016
ROYAL CANAL
Ratoath Road, Dublin
Canal & Towpath Closure for Upgrade Works
Ref Marine Notice 143 of 2015. Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Royal Canal Level 8, near Ratoath Road, Dublin is now open to navigation, however, enhancement works continue on the adjacent towpath.
Waterways Ireland wishes to apologise to its customers for any inconvenience caused during the course of these works. For any further information or updates please contact the Eastern Regional Office (01 868 0148)
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 16 May 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No. 38 of 2016
ROYAL CANAL
Clondra 19 May 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Scouting Ireland will host a „PADDLES UP“ event in Clondra on 19 May 2016.
There will be various water based activities taking place in the harbour area and environs.
Masters of vessels transiting or operating in the area should do so with care.
Waterways Ireland thanks their customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 11 May 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 37 of 2016
Lower Bann Navigation
Navigation Markers Missing
Ballymoney River Entrance and Voy Jetty
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the marker at the entrance to Ballymoney River is missing and has been replaced by a temporary mark.
Also, the marker approximately 100m upstream of Voy jetty is also missing. Masters are requested to proceed with due caution when passing through these areas.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Apr 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 36 of 2016
Lower Bann Navigation
Toome Lock Open
Further to Marine Notice No 157 of 2015 Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that Toome Lock is now open.
Marine Notice No 157of 2015 is now withdrawn
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Apr 2016