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MARINE NOTICE, No 016 of 2015
Grand Canal
Barrow Line
Rathangan
| Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that in order to facilitate the completion of the on-going dredging operation immediately downstream of the 23rd Lock in Rathangan, the re-opening of the Barrow Line Grand Canal will be delayed until Saturday 27th March 2015. Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers. |
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Mar 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 11 of 2015
GRAND CANAL
Daingean to Ballycommon
Navigation Restrictions, Sat 28th March 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Grand Canal that Offaly Rowing Club will be holding a series of time trials on saturday 28th march from 09.00 hrs. until 16:00 hrs. approx.
The Rowing time trials will be held between Daingean and Ballycommon on the Grand Canal
Navigation will be restricted during the period of the trials.
Masters of Vessels should heed steward’s instructions.
Waterways Ireland thanks all Boaters in advance for their Cooperation on the Day.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 2 Mar 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 5 of 2015
GRAND CANAL
SALLINS
Underwater Obstruction
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that an underwater obstruction in the Grand Canal at Sallins adjacent to the newly constructed extended mooring berths West of Sallin’s Bridge has been removed.
Marine Notice No 2 of 2015 is now withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Feb 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 2 of 2015
GRAND CANAL
SALLINS
Underwater Obstruction
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and owners of vessels that there is an underwater obstruction in the Grand Canal at Sallins adjacent to the newly constructed extended mooring berths West of Sallin’s Bridge.
Master’s of vessels should navigate with caution until clear of the obstruction.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers for this inconvenience.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 9 Feb 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
