Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Grand Canal that Offaly Rowing Club will be holding a series of time trials on saturday 28th march from 09.00 hrs. until 16:00 hrs. approx.
The Rowing time trials will be held between Daingean and Ballycommon on the Grand Canal
Navigation will be restricted during the period of the trials.
Masters of Vessels should heed steward’s instructions.
Waterways Ireland thanks all Boaters in advance for their Cooperation on the Day.
Referring to Marine Notices Nos 22 & 23 of 2014, please see below updated information for masters and owners about boat passages in or out of Dublin on the Royal & Grand Canals. Movements in or out of the city will be organised by prior arrangement to take place as a single movement in one day. Boaters will be facilitated to travel the system if their passage is considered to be safe by Waterways Ireland and they have the valid permit(s) for mooring and passage.
For boat passage through the locks east of Lock 12 into / out from Dublin on either the Royal or Grand Canals, Masters are requested to contact the Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office (M-F 9.30am-4.30pm) on tel: ++353-(0)1-868-0148 or email dublincanals@waterwaysireland.org prior to making passage in order to plan the necessary lock-keeping assistance arrangements.
On the Grand Canal a minimum of two days notice prior to planned passage should be given and, with the exception of pre-arranged events, a maximum of 2 boats per day will be taken through the locks, travelling either east or west.
On the Royal Canal two weeks’ notice of bridge passage (Newcomen Lifting Bridge) is required for the pre-set lift date, and lock assistance will then also be arranged. A minimum of 2 boats is required for a bridge lift to go ahead, and please have available length, beam, water & air drafts of your craft, and phone / email details at time of making contact. The pre-set lift dates will be issued in a separate Notice.
Masters and owners are also reminded to ensure they have the following before making the passage through the city locks:
adequate fuel on board
competent and adequate crew to operate the boat and locks (minimum crew of 3)
a lock key on board their boat
mooring lines of adequate length to handle vessel through a lock (approx 15m length)
no known mechanical problems with their boat
Waterways Ireland cannot guarantee that passage will be possible on every planned date. Early contact will greatly assist planning and facilitate the making of the necessary arrangements.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 26 February 2015
The schedule of lift dates 2015 for Newcomen Bridge, Royal Canal, Dublin and associated details are given below:
Monday 27th April
11am – 1pm
Sunday 3rd May
9am – 1pm
Saturday 30th May
9am – 1pm
Thursday 11th June
11am – 1pm
Thursday 9th July
11am – 1pm
Thursday 23rd July
11am – 1pm
Monday 24th August
11am – 1pm
Monday 24th August
11am – 1pm
Arrangements have been made for Irish Rail to open the bridge on the above dates / times, if there is demand.
Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office (tel: +353(0)1 868 0148 or dublincanals@waterwaysireland.org) require 2 weeks’ notice from boaters for use of these lifts; should there not be demand (min 2 boats) for a particular date, Irish Rail will be notified by WI that this lift is cancelled.
A maximum number of boats passing will be implemented to keep to the times given above for the planned lifts (16 for the Sat / Sun lifts & 8 for the weekday lifts)
On day of lift, boaters and passengers must follow guidance from Waterways Ireland staff about sequence of passage under bridge & through Lock 1, and must remain within signed and designated areas.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 26 February 2015
Temporary Closure due to Essential Construction Works
Marine Notice No 122 of 2014 refers, Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the 34th Level at Ballroe on the Royal Canal will re-open on Fri 13th Mar 2015.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the public mooring jetties at Galloon and Knockninny on Upper Lough Erne are closed for improvement works until the end of April 2015.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience to its customers.
For further details please contact the Lough Erne Warden on +44 (0)28 6632 2836
