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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
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.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 15 Sep 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No.93 of 2014
Royal and Grand Canals &
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.
MARINE NOTICE 050 of 2014
Barrow River
Navigation
ATHY
| Waterways Ireland TriAthy Triathlon Event at Sat 31 May 2014 |
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
