MARINE NOTICE 047 of 2014

GC at Lock 28 Tullamore; © esri
GC at Lock 25-28 Tullamore; © esri

GRAND CANAL

Tullamore

NAVIGATION RESTRICTION

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Grand Canal at Tullamore that the Canal water level between Lock 26 and Lock 27 will be lowered by circa 200mm from Wednesday 21st May to Friday 23rd May , And also lowered by circa 200mm from Monday 26th May to Wednesday 28th May to facilitate Canal Bank maintenance .
Waterways Ireland thanks its Customers for their Cooperation in this Matter.

C.J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 20 May 2014

MARINE NOTICE 044 of 2014

Lowtown; © Google Maps; click to "Lowtown GoogleMaps"
Lowtown; © Google Maps

MARINE NOTICE, No 44 of 2014

GRAND CANAL
LOWTOWN

Hazard to Navigtion

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a vessel, “SURVIVOR”, is presently sunk on the Grand Canal at Lowtown on the North Bank East of the aqueduct.
A boom has been placed around the vessel and masters and owners are requested to pass the location with due care as the vessel may be obstructing the navigation channel.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 May 2014

MARINE NOTICE 043 of 2014

Grand Canal Ballycommon
Ballycommon; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 43 of 2014

Grand Canal
Ballycommon to Daingean section

Navigation Obstruction

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that an unidentified obstruction has been located in the canal channel bed to the east [ Daingean side ] of the Bord na Mona fixed rail bridge between Ballycommon and Daingean, adjacent to the overhead power lines.

The obstruction may be passed by reducing speed to a minimum and navigating with due caution. It is planned to remove the obstruction on Tuesday 6th May 2014.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 2 May 2014

MARINE NOTICE 031 of 2014

Grand Canal at Lock 6 Ballyfermot,
GCl at Lock 6 Ballyfermot

MARINE NOTICE, No 31 of 2014

GRAND CANAL MAIN LINE

RESTRICTED NAVIGATION AT LOCK 6 BALLYFERMOT

Due to an obstruction in the Grand Canal at Lock 6 Ballyfermot, navigation is restricted and boat passage may not be possible.  As per MN 23 of 2014 masters should contact the Eastern Regional Office to make arrangements for passage in or out of Dublin, but note that this is currently affected by the above restriction.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused to its customers.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 20 March 2014

MARINE NOTICE 029 of 2014

Sallins-Co. Kildare; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Sallins-Co. Kildare"
Sallins; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.29 of 2014

Grand Canal
Sallins

Restricted Navigation

Marine Notice No 5 of 2014 refers.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise owners and masters that navigation will be reopened at Sallins from Fri 14 Mar on a restricted basis due to the ongoing construction work, which is expected to last until June.
A restricted channel has been allocated for boat passage, however, 24 hours prior notice is required to ensure that workboats and construction equipment are clear of the channel. Masters should contact the local Lockkeeper 00 353 (0) 872895611 to notify request for passage (9.30-17.00 except Wednesdays).
Masters are requested to note any instructions issued by ENCO staff, the works contractor, in relation to the movement of vessels through the works area.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Mar 2014.