Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
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
MARINE NOTICE, No. 082 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Athlone
Sat 4th and Sun 5th July 2015
Navigation Restrictions -Triathlone Triathlon Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the timings of the swim elements of the above event when navigation will be temporarily closed from the M6 by-pass bridge to Athlone Lock.
Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water at all times, proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Masters should further note that berthing south of the Town Bridge on the East bank will be limited to a small number of vessels to facilitate swimmers as they approach the exit ramp.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2015
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MARINE NOTICE, No. 71 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Tarmonbarry
Wed 3 June 2015, Aquathon Event
Marine Notice No 66 of 2015 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that further to Marine Notice No 66, the N5 road lifting bridge will be unavailable to boat traffic between 19.10hrs and 20.00hrs on today, Wed 3 Jun.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 3 Jun 2015
