Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
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MARINE NOTICE, No.79 of 2014
Royal Canal- Dublin
Ashtown Station to Castleknock
New Cycle Path and Pedestrian Way
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all users that the towpath between Ashtown Station and Castleknock which had been closed for refurbishment has now re-opened as a new cycle path and pedestrian way.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Jun 2014.
MARINE NOTICE, No.78 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg
39th Lough Derg Boat Rally
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above event will take place on Lough Derg commencing on Fri 5th. July and finishing on Sun 12th. July 2014.
The Rally intends to visit the following harbours:
Dromineer, Terryglass, Rossmore, Mountshannon and Killaloe.
The organisers may be contacted on: 00353879372683
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Jun 2014.
MARINE NOTICE, No.77 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Roosky – Bridge Lift
Navigation Restriction
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the last bridge lift on Wed 2 July 2014 will be at 1945hrs in order to facilitate a local sporting event.
Further information may be had from the Roosky Lockkeeper 00353(0)719638018
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No.76 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
ATHLONE
NAVIGATION RESTRICTIONS
“WATERWAYS IRELAND TRIATHLONE”
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that navigation restrictions will be in place in Athlone between the Athlone By-pass bridge (M6) and the Athlone Lock, to facilitate the swimming element of this national event.
| Date | Time | Navigation | Duration | Activity |
| Fri 4 Jul 2014 | 19.30 to 20.30 | Closed | 1 hr | Practice Swim |
| Sat 5 Jul 2014 | 14.30 to 17.30 | Closed | 3 hrs | Racing |
Masters are requested to note any advice or requests issued by course marshals / safety boat crew when approaching the course in the interest of safety.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Jun 2014.
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MARINE NOTICE, No 75 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg – Garrykennedy
Red Porthand Buoy Off Station
Marine Notice No. 66 refers. A temporary red porthand buoy has been placed on station.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Jun 2014