Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
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MARINE NOTICE, No 64 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Shannonbridge
Electrical Power Disruption
Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Networks that disruption to the electricity supply to the public jetties upstream of Shannonbridge will continue until 1700hrs on Thurs 12th. Jun
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 63 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg – Killaloe
Navigation Restriction
Triathlon Event Sat 14 Jun 2014
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the swim element of the above event will take place in the Killaloe Canal , from 1500hrs to 1800hrs on Sat 14th. Jun. The canal will be closed during this time.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter and regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 61 of 2014
GRAND CANAL
LOWTOWN
Hazard to Navigtion
Marine Notice No 44 of 2014 is now withdrawn. The navigation hazard has been removed.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No. 60 of 2014
Royal Canal
Mullingar – McNead’s Bridge
Navigation Obstruction
Waterway Ireland has been advised by the Garda that a car has entered the canal at this location and while not blocking the canal completely it is causing a restriction to the navigable width.
Masters are requested to navigate at slow speed and with due caution when passing this obstruction.
Waterways Ireland thanks it customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 59 of 2010
ERNE SYSTEM
ENNISKILLEN – CASTLE ISLAND AREA
Waterway Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Erne System that the channel east of Castle Island has been marked by large red buoys to facilitate water based events from Mon 2 Jun until Fri 1 Aug 2014. Vessels will still be able to navigate safely through.
On specific occasions during this time period, the area will be completely shut off by the addition of inflatable booms and strings of small yellow buoys.
Through traffic, during these times, can by-pass the area by using the channel West of Castle Island and are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when doing so.
Masters should note any advice or instructions given by event organisers when in this section of the navigation.
Public jetties in the vicinity will remain accessible throughout though some minor restrictions may be in place as and when required.
Further information may be had by contacting the Lough Erne Warden on 00 44 28 66323004.
C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2014
