MARINE NOTICE 124 of 2014

Carrick on Shannon; © esri; click to "ArcgisMap
Carrick on Shannon; © esri

Shannon Navigation

Carrick-on-Shannon

Colleges Sailing Regatta

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above event will take place in Carrick-on-Shannon from Fri 10th to Sun 12th Oct 2014. Course preparation will take place on Fri 10th while racing will take place from 0900hrs to 1800hrs on Sat 11th and Sun 12th.
The course will be marked by yellow buoys and the transition area will be at Waterways Ireland’s floating mooring. Masters should note that a number of the mooring spaces at this mooring will be temporarily reserved for the event.
Masters should proceed at slow speed when approaching this stretch of waterway during the event and note any directions issued by the organisers and safety marshals controlling the event.

Further information may be had from Mr Scott Flanigan 087 8263194.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Sep 2014

Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook; click to "Wasserreausch"
Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE 123 of 2014

Lock 23 and 24 Grand Canal; © esri
Lock 23 and 24 Grand Canal; © esri

GRAND CANAL

Tullamore – Cappincur

Rowing Evemt – Sat 4th October 2014

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Grand Canal that Offaly Rowing Club will be holding a time trial event on Sat 4th Oct from 0800hrs until 1600hrs.
The event will be held between Locks 23 and 24 on the Grand Canal at Cappincur, Tullamore.
Navigation will be restricted during the period of the time trials and masters should note any instructions or advice give by the event safety marshals.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation with this event.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Sep 2014

MARINE NOTICE 122 of 2014

Balroe-Bridge-34th-Level; © esri maps; click to " esri maps Balroe-Bridge-34th-Level"
34th-Level; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.122 of 2014

Royal Canal Closure

Balroe – 34th Level

Temporary Closure due to Essential Construction Works

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the 34th Level at Balroe on the Royal Canal will be closed from Monday 13th October 2014 until further notice for essential construction works.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter and regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.

C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 29 Sep 2014.

MARINE NOTICE 121 of 2014

Grand Canal  Lock-25-30;  © esri; click picture to "Grand Canal Map Lock 25 - 30"
Grand Canal Lock-25-30; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.121 of 2014

Grand Canal Closure

Ballycowan/Rahan 29th – 30th Level

Temporary Closure due to Repair Works

Marine Notice No.114/2014 refers.

Please note that the closure date has now been put back until Mon 13th Oct 2014.

C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Sep 2014.

MARINE NOTICE 120 of 2014

Lough Derg Connaught Harbour; © esri; click to "Lough Derg Connaught Harbour"
Lough Derg Connaught Harbour; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 120 of 2014

Shannon Navigation

Portumna- Connaught Harbour

Refurbishment Works

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that Connaught Harbour, Portumna will be closed to both road and river traffic from Monday, September 29th until Wednesday 31st December 2014 to facilitate upgrading of the harbour infrastructure.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation and regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation,  Athlone, Co.Westmeath, 25 Sep 2014

Portumna- Connaught Harbour-Lough Derg; click picture to "enlarge"
Portumna- Connaught Harbour-Lough Derg