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Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No. 101 of 2023, UPDATED
Royal Canal,
The Downs
Temporary closure of lifting bridge, Until Further Notice
Waterways Ireland wishes to inform masters of vessels and waterway users on the Royal Canal that The Downs Lifting Bridge will be closed for canal traffic effective immediately.
This closure is to facilitate emergency repairs due to vandalism.
Further updates will be issued as required.
Waterways Ireland wishes to apologise for any inconvenience that this temporary closure may cause its customers.
P Harkin, Cdr NS (Rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 13 October 2023.
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Royal Canal, The Downs, Temporäre Schließung der Hebebrücke, bis auf Widerruf
Waterways Ireland möchte die Kapitäne von Schiffen und Wasserstraßenbenutzer auf dem Royal Canal darüber informieren, dass die Hebebrücke The Downs ab sofort für den Kanalverkehr gesperrt ist. Diese Sperrung dient der Durchführung von Notreparaturen aufgrund von Vandalismus.
Weitere Informationen werden bei Bedarf veröffentlicht.
Waterways Ireland möchte sich für alle Unannehmlichkeiten entschuldigen, die diese vorübergehende Schließung für seine Gäste mit sich bringen könnte.
MARINE NOTICE, No. 101 of 2023
Royal Canal
The Downs
Temporary closure of lifting bridge until 12 October 2023
Waterways Ireland wishes to inform masters of vessels and waterway users on the Royal Canal that The Downs Lifting Bridge will be closed for canal traffic effective immediately. This closure is to facilitate emergency repairs due to vandalism.
The bridge will return to normal operations on Thursday 12th October.
Waterways Ireland wishes to apologise for any inconvenience that this temporary closure may cause its customers.
P Harkin, Cdr NS (Rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 28 September 2023.
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Royal Canal, Die Downs
Vorübergehende Schließung der Hebebrücke bis zum 12. Oktober 2023
Waterways Ireland möchte die Kapitäne von Schiffen und Wasserstraßenbenutzer auf dem Royal Canal darüber informieren, dass die Hebebrücke The Downs ab sofort für den Kanalverkehr gesperrt wird. Diese Sperrung dient der Durchführung von Notreparaturen aufgrund von Vandalismus.
Die Brücke wird am Donnerstag, dem 12. Oktober, wieder in Betrieb genommen.
Waterways Ireland bittet um Entschuldigung für die Unannehmlichkeiten, die diese vorübergehende Schließung für die Benutzer mit sich bringen könnte.
Marine Notice, No. 27 of 2023
Royal Canal, Dublin
NEWCOMEN BRIDGE LIFT DATES 2023
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the provisional schedule of bridge lift dates 2023 for Newcomen Bridge, Royal Canal, Dublin is as follows:
Date | Day | Times | Time of LowWater |
30th April | Sunday | 9am-1pm | 1456 |
27th May | Saturday | 9am-1pm | 1159 |
27th June | Tuesday | 11am-1pm | 1256 |
27th July | Thursday | 11am-1pm | 1252 |
29th August | Tuesday | 11am-1pm | 1642 |
26th September | Tuesday | 11am-1pm | 1538 |
NOTES:
Waterways Ireland thanks its users for their understanding in this matter.
P Harkin, Inspector Of Navigation, Waterways Ireland, 14 April 2023
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Royal Canal, Dublin Hebetermine der Newcomen-Brücke 2023
Waterways Ireland möchte darauf hinweisen, dass der vorläufige Zeitplan für die Hebung der Newcomen Bridge, Royal Canal, Dublin, im Jahr 2023 wie oben in der Tabelle aussieht.
ANMERKUNGEN:
Waterways Ireland dankt seinen Benutzern für ihr Verständnis in dieser Angelegenheit.
MARINE NOTICE, No. 5 of 2023
Royal Canal, Dublin
North Strand Road to Phibsborough: Lock 1 to Lock 5
Cycleway upgrade works
Waterways Ireland wishes to notify users of the Royal Canal between Lock 1 and Lock 5, North Strand Road to Phibsborough, that cycleway upgrade works have recently commenced on this stretch of the canal. This work will require closures of the canal towpaths in the area over the upcoming period through the Spring and Summer period, in order to facilitate the upgrading works. Diversion signage will be erected on site where applicable. Any effects on planned navigation passage will be advised at time of making contact, but navigation passage will continue to be possible to arrange during works though some additional restrictions may apply.
Waterways Ireland will issue further updates if appropriate, and thanks its users for their understanding in this matter.
P Harkin, Inspector Of Navigation, Waterways Ireland, 13 Feb 2023