Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
ROYAL CANAL
LOCK 12 CLOSURE
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that the Royal Canal will be closed to navigation at Lock 12 Blanchardstown from 23rd January 2013 for 4 weeks to facilitate repairs to the lock gates.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
C.J.Lawn,,Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 25th January 2013
SHANNON –ERNE WATERWAY
Lock 1 Corraquill 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 1 Corraquill from 29th January 2013 to 31st March 2013 to facilitate repairs to lock gates.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 25th January 2013
GRAND CANAL
RINGSEND BASIN
Remedial Works and Restrictions to Navigation
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of Ringsend Basin that major renovations of Ringsend Basin will commence on 14 January 2013. It is expected that these works will continue until mid May
Diving operations will commence on 14 January which will involve strengthening quay walls at Charlotte Quay, replacement of slipway and installation of stop planks at Camden Lock (Large Sea Lock).
All works will take place from pontoons adjacent to area of works. Warning markers will be placed as required to advise all users of the basin.
As a result of the planned works water levels in the basin may fluctuate. Owners and masters of vessels moored on both Charlotte and Hanover Quays are advised to tend their mooring lines as required. Vessels may be required to move to facilitate works on Charlotte Quay. Advance notice will be given where possible.
Masters are requested to keep vessels clear of all works and comply with instructions from safety craft in the works areas.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 10Jan 2013
Shannon Navigation
Carrick-on-Shannon
Head of River Race
Sat 23rd. Feb 2013
Masters and owners are advised that the Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club “Head of River” race will take place on Sat 23rd. Feb 2013 from 09.00 hrs until 17.00hrs.
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 regatta officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 7 Jan 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Tarmonbarry Lock Gate Maintenance
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that work will commence on the lock gates at Tarmonbarry Lock on Monday 14th January and will be on-going for a period of approx. 8 weeks until Thursday 14th March 2013
An alternative passage maybe accessed via the Camlin river loop upstream of Tarmonbarry Lock and the Clondra Canal downstream of the lock.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter and regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jan 2013
