Schlagwort: Barrow Navigation

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MARINE NOTICE 132 of 2014

Map Inland Waterways Ireland;© Waterways Ireland
Inland Waterway; © WI

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

Barrowline Basis Vicarstown; © Captain’s Handbook
Barrowline Basis Vicarstown; ©CHB
Barrowline Basis Vicarstown; © Captain’s Handbook
Barrowline Basis Vicarstown; © Captain’s Handbook
Athy am Barrow River; © Captain’s Handbook
Athy am Barrow River; © Captain’s Handbook
Bagenalstown Liftingbridge and Lock on Barrow River; © Captain’s Handbook
Bagenalstown Liftingbridge and Lock on Barrow River; © CHB

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MARINE NOTICE 117 of 2014

Bagnelstown-Lock-14; © esri; click picture to "Bagnelstown-Lock-14"
Bagnelstown-Lock-14; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 117 of 2014

Barrow Navigation

Bagnelstown Lock

Essential Repairs

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that that The Barrow Navigation will be closed at Bagenalstown Lock from Monday 22nd September 2014 until the end of February 2015. A dam is to be placed in position in the navigation channel about 150 meters downstream of Bagenalstown Lock. This is to facilitate a contractor carrying out essential wall repairs.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

Bagenalstown Liftingbridge and Lock; click to wasserrausch
Bagenalstown Liftingbridge and Lock

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 15 Sep 2014

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MARINE NOTICE 093 of 2014

Map Inland Waterways Ireland;© Waterways Ireland
Inland Waterway; © WI

MARINE NOTICE, No.93 of 2014

Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation

Low Water Levels and Weedgrowth

Cautionary Warning

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation that due to the prolonged dry and warm weather, water levels have fallen in recent weeks and weedgrowth accelerated on the waterways
Masters of vessels, particularly those with deep drafts, are advised to proceed with due caution when navigating the Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation. Additional time should be factored in to complete longer journeys.

Should any further updates on specific areas be necessary, these will issue as separate notices.

C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 23 July 2014.

Barrowline Basis Vicarstown; © Captain’s Handbook
Barrowline Basis Vicarstown; © Captain’s Handbook
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MARINE NOTICE 050 of 2014

Athy River Barrow; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Athy on River Barrow"
Athy River Barrow; © esri

BARROW  NAVIGATION

ATHY at Sat 31 May 2014

Waterways Ireland TriAthy Triathlon Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the swim element of the above event will take place in Athy on Sat 31 May from 0700hrs until 2100hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this section of the river and 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, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 27 May 2014

Athy am Barrow River; © Captain’s Handbook
Athy am Barrow River; © Captain’s Handbook
TriAthy
Trialarty; © triathy.ie

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MARINE NOTICE 027 of 2014

Milford; © esri; "Link to ArcGis.com"
Milford; © esri; „Link to ArcGis.com“

MARINE NOTICE, No. 27 of 2014

Barrow Navigation

Storm Damage Remedial Work

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise owners and masters that following the recent period of high winds and heavy rainfall there are a number of trees blocking the Barrow track line and some of the lateral canals on the Barrow Navigation.
Waterways Ireland staff are working to clear both the trackway and navigation however some of the banks have been flooded for the past 6 – 8 weeks and these have been inaccessible therefore anybody planning a voyage should consult Waterways Ireland staff member Mr Jim Butler on 087 1320234 or their local lock-keeper.
Please note also that the trackway between Milford and Rathvindon will be closed for the next six weeks because of damage caused by the floods.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Mar 2014

Milford-Mill; © wasserrausch; click picture to "enlarge"
Milford-Mill; © wasserrausch; click picture to „enlarge“