MARINE NOTICE 036 of 2015

Enniskillen-Castle Island; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Enniskillen"
Enniskillen-Castle Island; © esri;

MARINE NOTICE, No. 36 of 2015

Erne Navigation

Enniskillen

Castle Island – Water Activity Area

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Erne System that the channel east of Castle Island, Enniskillen will be closed for the months of May to September inclusive.
This is to create a safe water activity space for use by clubs, events and the public.
Mariners should use the navigation channel to the west of Castle Island and proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash adhering to any instructions or displayed signage.
Waterways Ireland wishes to thank its customers for their co-operation in this matter

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, May 2015

Enniskillen Castle Island;© Captain’s Handbook
Enniskillen Castle Island; ©CHB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MARINE NOTICE 003 of 2015

LLE-Portora Lock; © esri click to Prtora-Lock-Map esri"
LLE-Portora Lock; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 3 of 2015

Erne Navigation

Enniskillen – Portora

Head of River Rowing Race – Sat 28th. Feb 2015

Masters and owners are advised that the Portora Boat Club “Head of River” race will take place on Sat 28th. Feb 2015 from 09.00 hrs until 17.00hrs, the course will stretch from Inishkeen downstream to finish at the Portora Boat House, Enniskillen.
Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this stretch of the navigation and to heed any advice or instructions issued by the event officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Feb 2015

Culkey Jetty: Enniskillen
Culkey Jetty: Enniskillen

Portora Boat Club
Portora Boat Club

MARINE NOTICE 133 of 2014

Enniskillen-Round "O"; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Enniskillen-Round "O"
Enniskillen-Round „O“; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 133 of 2014

Erne System

Enniskillen

Electric Shore Power at Round O

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise its customers that the metered electric power supply at the Round O moorings in Enniskillen will be turned off over the winter months.
The shore power supply will be discontinued from 14th November 2014 until Easter 2015.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 31 Oct 2014

Enniskillen Round O
Enniskillen Round O

MARINE NOTICE 131 of 2014

Portora Lock Lower Lough Erne; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Lower Lough Erne"
Portora Lock © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 131 of 2014

Erne System

Enniskillen

Restricted Navigation through Portora Lock Gates

Waterways Ireland has been notified of the following:

„Rivers Agency wish to advise masters and owners of vessels that due to essential repair works the up-stream lock gates at Portora Barrage will be out of commission for approximately one week beginning Tuesday 21/10/14.
Navigation through the lock gates will continue during these works but unfortunately will be restricted to vessels of 26 feet or less in length.
Rivers Agency would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Lough Erne Warden’s Office on 028 6632 2836 or alternatively Rivers Agency on 028 6638 8529″.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Oct 2014

Portora Lock, Lower Lough Erne; click to "enlarge"
Portora Lock, Lower Lough Erne
Portora Weir in use; Portora Lock Lower Lough Erne; © Pas Vite; click picture to "enlarge"
Portora Weir in use; © and thanks to Austin

MARINE NOTICE 110 of 2014

Ballinamore to Belleek; © esri; click to "Ballinamore to Belleek Map "
Ballinamore to Belleek; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 110 of 2014

Erne System

Belleek and Enniskillen

Heritage Boat Rally

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Heritage Boat Association (HBA) Rally will participate in the Belleek Festival from Fri 22nd. to Sun 24th. Aug, mooring will be limited at the slipway, marina and pump-out berths.
Further, the HBA Rally will be in Enniskillen from Fri 29th to Sun 31st. Aug. The Regal Pass jetty will be reserved to accommodate the fleet from Friday morning until Sun evening.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Aug 2014

Enniskillen Round O; © Captain's Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Enniskillen Round O

Belleek Mooring;; © Captain's Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Belleek Mooring
Lower Lough Erne; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Lower Lough Erne; © Captain’s Handbook