Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 31 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Clonmacnoise
Installation of Ramp Access to Floating Moorings
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the ramp access to the floating moorings at Clonmacnoise has now been re-installed for the boating season.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 6 Apr 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 24 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lanesboro Bridge
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and owners of vessels that diving operations will take place at Lanesboro Bridge tomorrow 22 March 2016 from 9:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs.
Masters are requested to give a wide berth and observe all directions issued from the safety boat.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 March 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 22 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Winter Mooring Period Ends
Waterways Ireland wishes to remind masters and owners of vessels that the winter mooring period finishes on the Shannon Navigation which includes the Shannon- Erne Waterway on Thurs 31 Mar.2016.
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C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 14 Mar 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 121 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Tarmonbarry Lock
Intended closure for works
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Tarmonbarry Lock will be closed to boating traffic from Tues 6 Oct until to Fri 23 Oct to facilitate remedial works to the lock gates.
During the works, vessels may circumnavigate the lock using the Camlin River, entering or leaving the Shannon 3km north of Tarmonbarry and similarly at Clondra Lock, immediately south of Tarmonbarry .
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause and thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Further information may be had by contacting Waterways Ireland’s Carrick-on-Shannon office at 07196-50563 or the lockkeeper at 087-9222020.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Sep 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 96 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Lanesborough, 3 Aug 2015
Swimming Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a swimming event will take place on Mon 3 Aug from the Bord na Mona bridge north of Lanesborough to Lanesborough bridge commencing at 1400hrs and finishing at 1500hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the navigation, to heed any instructions issued by the event marshals and in particular to keep a look-out for swimmers in the water.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 20 Jul 2015
