MARINE NOTICE 059 of 2014

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

MARINE NOTICE, No 59 of 2010

ERNE SYSTEM
ENNISKILLEN – CASTLE ISLAND AREA

Waterway Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Erne System that the channel east of Castle Island has been marked by large red buoys to facilitate water based events from Mon 2 Jun until Fri 1 Aug 2014. Vessels will still be able to navigate safely through.
On specific occasions during this time period, the area will be completely shut off by the addition of inflatable booms and strings of small yellow buoys.
Through traffic, during these times, can by-pass the area by using the channel West of Castle Island and are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when doing so.
Masters should note any advice or instructions given by event organisers when in this section of the navigation.
Public jetties in the vicinity will remain accessible throughout though some minor restrictions may be in place as and when required.

Further information may be had by contacting the Lough Erne Warden on 00 44 28 66323004.

C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2014

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

MARINE NOTICE 126 of 2013

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

MARINE NOTICE, No 126 of 2013

ERNE NAVIGATION

ENNISKILLEN – FIREWORKS

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the erne navigation that a fireworks display will take place at castle island, Enniskillen on Thursday 31st October 2013 from 8.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
masters of vessels are advised that there will be no mooring permitted at the Waterways Ireland head office mooring nor at the henry street public jetties on the day of the event in the interest of public safety. navigation in the vicinity of castle island is also prohibited for the duration of the event. alternative mooring is available at the forum and regal pass jetties with easy access to event vantage points.
instructions from safety vessels must be adhered to at all times further information may be had from the lough erne manager/ warden at Waterways Ireland’s head office
on 00-44-48 66 322836.

Charles Lawn,Inspector of Navigation,30 October 2013.

MARINE NOTICE 114 of 2013

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

MARINE NOTICE, No 114 of 2013

ERNE NAVIGATION
ENNISKILLEN
PORTORA LOCK

Restricted Navigational Access Through Portora Lock Gates on 2nd & 3rd October 2013.

Waterways Ireland has been advised by the Rivers Agency that due to essential maintenance works, navigational access through Portora Lock Gates will be restricted on Wednesday 2st & Thursday 3nd October 2013 between 8am & 5pm. The lock gates at Portora will be in operation during the maintenance works. Whilst navigational access will be facilitated, delays of up to 1 hour can be expected as the works involve the use of an underwater dive team. Access for emergency services will be prioritised should the need arise.
Rivers Agency apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum. Anyone wishing to discuss this matter can contact Rivers Agency on 028 6638 8529.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation,25 Sep 2013

Lough Erne Golf Resort jetty – Location

Lough Erne Golf Resort jetty

Es wurde schon viel spekuliert, wo denn nun die neue Lough Erne Golf Resort jetty sei. Hier ist nun die Position des Anlegers aus den Koordinateneckpunkten der Jetty, die „Captain’s Handbook“ von offizieller Stelle übermittelt wurde.

Coordinates Lough Erne Golf Resort; © esri
Coordinates Lough Erne Golf Resort; © esri
Lough Erne Golf resort jetty; © Kona Ka
Lough Erne Golf resort jetty; © Kona Kai

Thanks to Austin, Alun and Waterways Ireland for the GPS coordinates of the four corner points the new Jetty on Lough Erne Golf Ressort.

Neuer Anleger am Lough Erne offen

Lough Erne Golf resort jetty; © Kona Kai; click to "enlarge"
Lough Erne Golf resort jetty; © Kona Ka

New Jetty Lough Erne Golf Resort

Der neue Anleger am Lough Erne Golfclub ist geöffnet. Der Zugang zum Hotel oder der Bar sind über einen öffentlichen Fußweg zu erreichen. Bilder und Kommentare dazu sind im IWAI-Forum veröffentlicht.

Thanks Austin for the information.