Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 66 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg – Garrykennedy
Red Porthand Buoy Off Station
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the red porthand buoy marking the entrance to the marina at Garrykennedy has been reported as being out of position. It can presently be found in a position farther to the east.
Masters should approach the marina entrance with due caution.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 63 of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg – Killaloe
Navigation Restriction
Triathlon Event Sat 14 Jun 2014
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the swim element of the above event will take place in the Killaloe Canal , from 1500hrs to 1800hrs on Sat 14th. Jun. The canal will be closed during this time.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter and regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jun 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No. 53 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Limerick – Sarsfield’s Lock
Marine Notice No 48 of 2014 is withdrawn and replaced by this Notice.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels and boats that Sarsfield’s Lock will be operated on restricted service from Thurs 22nd May to Fri 30th May 2014. During this time the lock will operate from 9am to 4:30pm daily.
Masters and owners are requested to ring the lockkeeper on 353 (0)87 7972998 one day prior to making their passage.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2014
Shannon Navigation
Carrick-on-Shannon
Carnival
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a raft race and a swimming race will take place in Carrick on Mon 2 Jun 2014 between 1430hrs and 1630hrs.
These events will be held in the vicinity of the Boat Club and also immediately upstream and downstream of the town bridge.
Masters and owners are requested to give these events a wide berth, proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing and to note any advice issued by the safety craft accompanying the events.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 26 May 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No. 48 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Limerick
Sarsfield’s Lock
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels and boats that Sarsfield’s Lock will be operated on restricted service from Thurs 22nd May to Tues 4th Nov 2014. During this time the lock will operate from 9am to 4:30pm daily.
Masters and owners are requested to ring the lockkeeper on 353 (0)87 7972998 one day prior to making their passage.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 26 May 2014
