Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 158 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Killaloe
Silver Eel Fishing
Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Fisheries that silver eel fishing will be taking place at Killaloe from today onwards, including setting nets in the navigation channel, between 1600hrs and 07 00hrs the following day. Nets will be removed from the water during daylight hours.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 22nd. Nov 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 11 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Ballina Floating Moorings
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all users that the floating moorings located downstream of the Killaloe-Ballina town bridge, on the Ballina side , are closed to the public due to damage as a result of high water levels and storms.
A further Marine Notice will advise.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Feb 2016
Shannon Navigation
Killaloe- Ballina
Sun 5 July 2015
Water Based Events during Feile Brian Boru
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a swimming race and dragon boat races will take place between the town bridge and the Coast Guard Station on Sun 5 July between 1500hrs and 1600hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the navigation and to heed any instructions issued by the event marshals and in particular to keep a look-out for swimmers in the water.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jun 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 20 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Killaloe/Ballina to Portumna
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that motor vessel „Dolphin“ will be engaged in survey work on this section of the navigation from Thurs 26 Mar until Fri 12 Jun 2015 during the hours of daylight.
The vessel has a blue hull, white wheel house and an orange roof, its call sign is EI-PV-3.
A listening watch will be kept on Marine VHF Ch 16.
The vessel will be required to keep a set course during its work. Other craft coming upon the vessel are requested therefore to give it a wide berth as necessary.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 24 Mar 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 65 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Killaloe-Ballina Bridge
Hazard to Navigation
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that part of a steel fishing frame, normally secured above the navigation arch, has fallen below the arch level and is presently reducing airdraft at this location.
Masters, particularly with vessels with high airdraft , should approach the bridge with due caution.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Jun 2014
