Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
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MARINE NOTICE, No. 4 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Victoria Lock – Meelick
Temporary Closure for Power Outage
Waterways Ireland has been informed by the ESB that there will be a power outage at Victoria Lock on:
Sat 14 Feb from 1000hrs to 1400hrs
Tue17 Feb from 1000hrs to 1600hrs
The lock will not be operational during these times on the respective dates.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Feb 2015
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MARINE NOTICE, No. 3 of 2015
Erne Navigation
Enniskillen – Portora
Head of River Rowing Race – Sat 28th. Feb 2015
Masters and owners are advised that the Portora Boat Club “Head of River” race will take place on Sat 28th. Feb 2015 from 09.00 hrs until 17.00hrs, the course will stretch from Inishkeen downstream to finish at the Portora Boat House, Enniskillen.
Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this stretch of the navigation and to heed any advice or instructions issued by the event officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Feb 2015
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MARINE NOTICE, No 2 of 2015
GRAND CANAL
SALLINS
Underwater Obstruction
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that there is an underwater obstruction in the Grand Canal at Sallins adjacent to the newly constructed extended mooring berths West of Sallin’s Bridge.
Master’s of vessels should navigate with caution until clear of the obstruction.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers for this inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 9 Feb 2015
| Gauging station | (1) Water level (AOD Poolbeg) Imperial (feet and inches) |
Metric (metres) |
(2) Portora sluice / Lock gate status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleisle (Upper Lough Erne) |
150′ 07″ |
45.91 |
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| Portora (Lough Channel) |
150′ 04” |
45.83 |
Gates in operation |
| Rosscor (Lower Lough Erne) |
149′ 10″ |
45.66 |
| Gauging station | (1) Water level (AOD Poolbeg) Imperial (feet and inches) |
Metric (metres) |
(2) Portora sluice / Lock gate status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleisle (Upper Lough Erne) |
150′ 07″ |
45.91 |
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| Portora (Inter-Lough Channel) |
150′ 04” |
45.83 |
Gates in operation |
| Rosscor (Lower Lough Erne) |
149′ 10″ |
45.66 |
Date: Tuesday 1 February 2022
| Gauging station | (1) Water level (AOD Poolbeg) Imperial (feet and inches) | Metric (metres) | (2) Portora sluice / Lock gate status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleisle (Upper Lough Erne) | 150′ 07″ | 45.91 | |
| Portora (Inter-Lough Channel) | 150′ 04” | 45.83 | Gates in operation |
| Rosscor (Lower Lough Erne) | 149′ 10″ | 45.66 |