Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
Shannon-Erne Waterway
UNDERWATER INSPECTION OF LOCK CHAMBERS AND WEIRS
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that the above operation is presently underway and will be completed on Fri1 Mar.
Masters approaching locks should be prepared to stop short and await instructions from the dive safety officer before proceeding.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 20 Feb 2013
Erne System and
Shannon-Erne Waterway
Major Emergency Exercise
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels and the public that the Emergency Services will conduct major water based exercise centred on Upper Lough Erne and the Shannon –Erne Waterway on Sat 16 Feb 2013. The timings and locations for the exercises are as follows:
Upper Lough Erne:
from 1000hrs until 2200hrs.
Event Rescue Areas:
Geaglum, Derryadd, Kilmore, Corradillar and Naan Island
Shannon Erne Waterway:
at 1400 hrs and at 1800hrs.
Event Area: Ballyconnell
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 7 Feb 2013