Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation
Extended Mooring Locations
Waterways Ireland wishes to remind masters and owners of vessels that extended mooring locations on the above navigations are solely for the use of those vessels that have an extended mooring permit and should not be otherwise occupied.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2015
BARROW NAVIGATION
Bagenalstown Lock
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Bagenalstown Lock on the River Barrow Navigation will be open from Thursday 21st May to Tuesday 9th June inclusive.
A further Marine Notice will be issued on Friday 12th June regarding another closure, to facilitate the completion of works downstream of the Lock.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused by this restriction.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 May 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No: 52 of 2015
Royal-, Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation
Permits
Waterways Ireland acknowledge the ongoing cooperation and compliance of customers on the navigations. However, Waterways Ireland recognises that there are still some customers who need to comply with the Canal Bye-law requirements and purchase a Combined Mooring and Passage Permit (CMP).
CMP’s cost €126 per year and permit the holder to cruise continuously and gain lock passage across all these navigations from St. Mullins in Co. Carlow to Dublin and as far west as the Shannon Navigation.
Masters should now note that vessels without a valid permit and/or not displaying the appropriate permit may in future be declined lock passage.
Masters and owners are requested to purchase their canal permits at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment when their cruising plans are interrupted.
Permits may be purchased from Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation
Tel No: +353 (0) 872865726, shane.anderson@waterwaysireland.org
C,J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 May 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 017 of 2015
Barrow Navigation
Bagenalstown Lock
Closure Due to High Water Levels
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that due to the current high water levels on the River Barrow, which is causing delays in proposed works, Bagenalstown Lock remains closed. A further update will be issued in early April.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Mar 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No.132 of 2014
Grand, Royal Canals and Barrow Navigation
Planned Winter Closures 2014- 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the following planned closures will be in place for the winter of 2014-2015.
| Grand Canal – Main Line | |
| Sallins, Co. Kildare | The canal and the public jetty have opened following recent construction works. The longer-term moorings will remain closed until the services are available at this jetty |
| Lock 29, Ballycowan to Lock 30, Rahan | Closed from 13th October 2014 to late December 2014 for structural repairs to Charleville Aqueduct. |
| Grand Canal – Barrow Line | |
| Glenaree Bridge to Rathangan Bridge | Closed from 28th October 2014 to early January 2015 for winter dredging. |
| Spencer Bridge to Wilson Bridge | Closed from January 2015 to mid March 2015 for winter dredging. |
| Vicarstown | Closed from 29th October to end of November 2014 for essential repairs to Vicarstown Bridge. |
| Royal Canal | |
| Spencer Dock, Newcomen Bridge | There will be no further lifts of Newcomen railway bridge until the 2015 boating season. |
| 1st Level, Portland Place | Structural repairs to the towpath will be undertaken from the end of October 2014 to late December 2014 – the canal will be closed for the duration of the works. |
| 35th Level, Balroe, Co. Westmeath | Closed from 13th October 2014 until further notice for essential construction works. |
| Barrow Navigation | |
| Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow | Closed at Bagenalstown mid March for essential repairs. |
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 October 2014
