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7. November 20133. Juli 2019

MARINE NOTICE 129 of 2013

Ballinamore Lock 6, © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Ballinamore Lock 6" — Ballinamore Lock 6, © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 129 of 2013

SHANNON –ERNE WATERWAY

LOCK 6 BALLINAMORE CLOSURE

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters of vessels and users of the waterways that the Shannon – Erne Waterway will be closed to navigation at Lock 6 Ballinamore from 14th November 2013 until early April 2014 to facilitate the necessary repairs to lock gates. A section of the canal bank walkway adjacent to Lock 6 Ballinamore will also be closed for the durations of the works.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 7th November 2013

Ballinamore-Jetties; down the Lock 6; © Captain’s Handbook; click picfture to "enlarge" — Ballinamore-Jetties

5. November 20133. Juli 2019

MARINE NOTICE 128 of 2013

Lough Allen Acres Lake; © esri; click picture to Lough Allen ArcGis Map — Lough Allen Acres Lake; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 128 of 2013

SHANNON NAVIGATION
DRUMSHANBO

ACRES LAKE

Floating Moorings

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that works to upgrade the fixed pier and access ramp to the floating moorings at Acres Lake, Drumshanbo will commence on Wed 13th November 2013.
There will be no access or mooring permitted at the floating moorings, by land or water, during the upgrade works which are due to be complete by 20th December 2013.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused during these works and advises that alternative mooring facilities are close by at Drumshanbo Lock.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 5 Nov 2013

4. November 20133. Juli 2019

MARINE NOTICE 127 of 2013

Map Inland Waterways Ireland;© Waterways Ireland; click to "enlarge" — Inland Waterway’s, © WI

MARINE NOTICE, No 127 of 2013

GRAND CANAL
Tullamore

Restricted Navigation

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that navigation on the Grand Canal from the 34th Lock at Clonony to the 21st Lock at Ballycommon will be closed from Monday 4th November until Friday 20th December 2013 to facilitate maintenance works.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 4 Nov 2013

1. November 20133. Juli 2019

MARINE NOTICE 126 of 2013

Enniskillen Castle Island;© Captain’s Handbook — Enniskillen Castle Island

MARINE NOTICE, No 126 of 2013

ERNE NAVIGATION

ENNISKILLEN – FIREWORKS

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the erne navigation that a fireworks display will take place at castle island, Enniskillen on Thursday 31st October 2013 from 8.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
masters of vessels are advised that there will be no mooring permitted at the Waterways Ireland head office mooring nor at the henry street public jetties on the day of the event in the interest of public safety. navigation in the vicinity of castle island is also prohibited for the duration of the event. alternative mooring is available at the forum and regal pass jetties with easy access to event vantage points.
instructions from safety vessels must be adhered to at all times further information may be had from the lough erne manager/ warden at Waterways Ireland’s head office
on 00-44-48 66 322836.

Charles Lawn,Inspector of Navigation,30 October 2013.

25. Oktober 20133. Juli 2019

MARINE NOTICE 125 of 2013

Athlone Lock © esri; click picture to esri maps "Athlone Lock © esri" — Athlone Railway and Townbridge; © esri

Shannon Navigation
Athlone

Flow Measurements

Waterways Ireland has been advised by the OPW of their intention to take flow measurements from Athlone Town Bridge today Fri 25 Oct and also on Tues 29 Oct.
These measurements will hinder passage through the navigational arch but only for short periods of time. Masters should approach the bridge with due caution and be prepared to delay their passage until the navigation is clear.
Masters are further requested to note any advice or instructions issued by OPW staff involved in the measurement operation. Contact number: 353-(0)868112267.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 18 Oct 2013

Athlone Town Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook