Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE No. 85 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Shannonbridge
Devenish Island
Reported Shallow
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a shallow patch has been reported between a half and one km south of Devenish Island, towards the west bank. Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with due caution when passing this area.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Jul 2013
MARINE NOTICE No 84 of 2013
Lower Bann
UNDERWATER INSPECTION OF WEIR
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that an underwater inspection of Canroe weir will take place on Tue 9th July and be completed on Friday 12th July.
Masters approaching the weir should be prepared to stop short and await instructions from the dive safety officer before proceeding.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2013X
MARINE NOTICE No. 83 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg
IWAI Lough Derg Rally
6th to 14th Jul
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above boat rally will visit the following harbours during this period.
Dromaan, Terryglass, Garrykennedy and Mountshannon.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 82 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree- North
Lanesborough
Triathlon
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the swimming element associated with the Lanesborough Triathlon will take place in Lanesborough on Sat 13 Jul between 1030hrs and 1200hrs.
Masters are requested to note any advice from safety marshals when passing through this section of the navigation.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2013
MARINE NOTICE No 81 of 2013
Shannon-Erne Waterway
UNDERWATER INSPECTION OF WEIRS
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that underwater inspection of weirs at Lock 1 Corraquill, Lock 3 Skelan, Lock 4 Aghoo and Lock 5 Ardrum shall commence Wednesday 10th July and be completed on Friday 12th July.
Masters approaching weirs should be prepared to stop short and await instructions from the dive safety officer before proceeding.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 3 Jul 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 80 of 2013
ERNE NAVIGATION
UPPER & LOWER LOUGH ERNE
Fishery Survey
Waterways Ireland has been advised of the following:
DCAL Inland Fisheries and the Agri-food and Biosciences Institute will be carrying out routine fishery survey work using a small number of set nets on Lough Erne from July to September 2013.
Set nets will be 30 to 60 metres long and marked with a 25 to 30 cm diameter yellow buoy each end. The Floats will be marked with the words: “AFBINI RESEARCH” or “FISHERIES RESEARCH”
Nets may be set adjacent to shore or occasionally in open water. Nets will not block narrow navigation channels and will leave sufficient clear water to allow safe access to normal boat passages
Boat users are instructed not to drive between the markers of a net or line of nets due to the risk of fouling propellers.
Further information may be had from:
Paul McAleavey Senior Fisheries Officer
Tel: 028 6634 3136 (ext: 35136)
Mob: 07825 789 290
Textphone: 028 9052 9304
Web: www.dcalni.gov.uk
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 3 Jul 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 79 of 2013
Grand Canal
Dublin (Circular Line)
Rathmines to Ranelagh Section
Temporary Restriction to Navigation
Tues 9 July 2013
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above section, C6 to C7, of the canal will be closed to navigation from 18.00hrs on Tues 9th. until 02.00hrs on Wed 10th. to facilitate the temporary placing of art display work in the canal and its subsequent removal.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 02 Jul 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 78 of 2013
ERNE NAVIGATION
UPPER LOUGH ERNE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC JETTY
Derryvore Trial Bay
Marine Notice No 76 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the mooring jetty at the above location will re-open this afternoon.
Marine Notice No 76 is now withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 Jun 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 77 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg
Ballina
Dragon Boat Racing
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a dragon boat racing event will take place in Ballina on Sun 7 July between 1300 hrs and 1800hrs.
Masters are requested to note any advice from safety marshals when passing through this section of the navigation.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 26 Jun 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 76 of 2013
ERNE NAVIGATION
UPPER LOUGH ERNE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC JETTY
Derryvore Trial Bay
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the mooring jetty at the above location has been temporarily closed to the public to facilitate emergency repair works.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused during these works.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Jun 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 75 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree- North
Lanesborough
Aquathon
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the swimming event associated with the Lanesborough Aquathon will take place in Lanesborough on Wed 26th Jun between 1830 hrs and 2000hrs.
Masters are requested to note any advice from safety marshals when passing through this section of the navigation.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 24 Jun 2013.
MARINE NOTICE No.74 of 2011
SHANNON NAVIGATION
ATHLONE NAVIGATION RESTRICTIONS
“WATERWAYS IRELAND TRIATHLONE”
Navigation restrictions will be in place in Athlone between the Athlone By-pass bridge (M6) and the Town bridge, to facilitate the swimming element of this national event.
| Date | Time | Navigation | Duration | Activity |
| Fri 5 Jul 2013 | 17.45 to 19.15 | Course Active | 1 hr 30min | Practice Swim |
| Sat 6 Jul 2013 | 14.00 to 17.00 | Course Active | 3 hrs | Racing |
| Sun 7 Jul 2013 |
12.00 to 12.45 14.00 to 14.45 |
Course Active |
45min 45 min |
Racing |
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 24 Jun 2013.
MARINE NOTICE No. 73 of 2013
Shannnon Navigation
Lough Ree (South)
Hexagon Shoal Buoy – Reported Out of Position
Marine Notice No 72 refers.
The buoy has been re-located to its correct position.
Marine Notice No 72 is now withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 24 June 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 72 of 2013
Shannnon Navigation
Lough Ree (South)
Hexagon Shoal Buoy – Reported Out of Position
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that this buoy has been reported out of position and may have moved closer to the shoal itself.
Masters area requested to navigate with caution and give the buoy a wide berth.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 21 June 2013.
