Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
BARROW NAVIGATION
Bagenalstown Lock re-opening
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Bagenalstown Lock will re-open for navigation on Friday 31 July 2015.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused by this closure.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 27 Jul 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 92 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Athlone, Sat 6 Aug 2016
Triathlone Triathlon Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the swim elements of the above event will take place on Sat 6 Aug from 1800hrs to 2030hrs from the M6 by-pass bridge to the Athlone Boat Club.
Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water, proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Jul 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No. 97 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Shannonbridge
Floating Moorings Damaged Access Ramp
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the access ramp to the floating moorings at Shannonbridge has been damaged to an extent that it now presents a trip hazard. Users are advised to take due care when accessing the moorings via the ramp until repairs can be effected.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 24 Jul 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 96 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Lanesborough, 3 Aug 2015
Swimming Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a swimming event will take place on Mon 3 Aug from the Bord na Mona bridge north of Lanesborough to Lanesborough bridge commencing at 1400hrs and finishing at 1500hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the navigation, to heed any instructions issued by the event marshals and in particular to keep a look-out for swimmers in the water.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 20 Jul 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No.95 of 2015
ROYAL CANAL
Abbeyshrule,
Canal Closure due to Air Accident
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the obstruction to navigation has been removed and the navigation is now open.
Marine Notice No 93 is now withdrawn
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 17 July 2015.
