MARINE NOTICE 106 of 2014

GC at Lock 28 Tullamore; © esri
GC at 23_28th Lock Tullamore; © esri

Grand Canal

Tullamore – Lock 23

Offaly Rowing Club Regatta

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Grand Canal that the Offaly Rowing Club Regatta will take place at the club facilities at Lock 23 and not Tullamore town as previously intended, on Saturday 6th September 2014 between 0900hrs and 1900hrs.
Navigation restrictions will be in place, however, through traffic will be facilitated at various times throughout the day.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Aug 2014

RsOffalyRC; © Thomas Kirby

MARINE NOTICE 105 of 2014

Clondara-Richmond-Harbour; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Clondara-Richmond-Harbour"
Richmond-Harbour; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.105 of 2014

Shannon Navigation and Royal Canal

Clondara and Richmond Harbour

Clondara Snorkel Rally

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Clondara Snorkel Rally will take place on Sat 16th. Aug 2014 between 1400hrs and 1500hrs from Clondara Bridge to Richmond Harbour.
Navigation will be restricted during this time while there are snorkelers in the water. Masters are requested to note safety advice from event marshals and to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching the area.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Aug 2014.

Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to enlarge.
Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE 104 of 2014

Lough Neagh Entrance and Toome Canal; © esri; click to "Lough Neagh Entrance and Toome Canal Map "
Lough Neagh Toome Canal; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 104 of 2014,

Lower Bann Navigation

Restricted Navigation

Lough Neagh Entrance and Toome Canal

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that there will be restricted navigation from the Lough Neagh entrance to the Lower Bann Navigation and along the Toome Canal to Toomebridge / B18 road bridge from Mon 11th Aug until and including Mon 25 Aug 2014 to facilitate essential works taking place. Available airdraft will be 4.5m ordinary summer level
Masters will be facilitated with a transit through this section of the navigation by prior arrangement, by contacting +44(0)7876032891
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter and regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 8 Aug2014

Island Warrior Rams Island; © wasserrausch; Wasserrausch Travellog on Lough Neagh"
Island Warrior Rams Island; © wasserrausch

 

MARINE NOTICE 103 of 2014

Clondara-Richmond-Harbour; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Clondara-Richmond-Harbour"
Richmond-Harbour; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.103 of 2014

Shannon Navigation and Royal Canal

Clondara and Richmond Harbour

Irish Open Canoe Polo Championships

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Irish Open Canoe Polo Championships will take place on Sat 30th and Sun 31st. Aug in Richmond Harbour between 0900hrs and 1900hrs daily. There will be restricted mooring and movement during the event.
The river section adjacent to the Clondara mooring may also be brought into use for this event which may necessitate restricted mooring on these berths for the period also.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Jul 2014.

Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to enlarge.
Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook
Kilcock Polo Club Competition; © Mick Farell click to IWAI Forum: 31B's Green And Silver Voyage
Polo Club Competition; © Mick Farell

MARINE NOTICE 102 of 2014

Tarmonbarry, Rooskey &  Begnagh Bridges  © esri
Longford Maraton; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 102 of 2014

Shannon Navigation  & Royal Canal

Tarmonbarry, Rooskey & Begnagh Bridges

Longford Maraton

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users that in order to facilitate the annual Longford marathon road race on Sun 24 Aug 2014 lifting bridge operations will be restricted accordingly.
The following air draft restrictions will apply to the lifting bridges, which will be closed during the time periods indicated below.

  • Shannon Navigation – Rooskey Bridge (10.45 hrs to 12.45 hrs)
    The air draft at Roosky Bridge at Ordinary Summer Level is 10ft (3.025m). There is an air draft gauge erected at the bridge on both Upper and Lower approaches. The Lock keeper can be contacted during lock opening hours at 00 (0)71 96 38018 for further information.
  • Shannon Navigation – Tarmonbarry Bridge (10.15 hrs to 12.15 hrs)
    The air draft at Tarmonbarry at Ordinary Summer Level is 7’9″ (2.35m). The Lock keeper can be contacted during lock opening hours at 00 (0)43 3326117 or 087-9222020 for further information.
  • Royal Canal – Begnagh Bridge
    The bridge will be closed from 0900hrs to 1030 hrs. The Lock keeper may be contacted on 00-(0)87-9151400.

C.J.LAWN, Inspector of Navigation, 30 July 2014

Tarmonbarry Bridge
Tarmonbarry Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook
Rooskey Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Rooskey Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook

 

Begnagh Lift Bridge; © Copyright JP and licensed CC Licence.
Begnagh Lift Bridge; © Copyright JP and licensed CC Licence.