Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that due to Arthur’s Way path works the canal towpath will be closed Westwards between Hazelhatch Bridge, Co. Dublin and the 13th Lock, Lyon’s Estate, Co. Kildare from end of August 2015 until December 2015.
Access to boats moored at Extended Mooring Locations will be maintained during the works.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 Aug 2015
MARINE NOTICE No. 97 of 2013 Royal Canal – Dublin Towpath Closure
Level 1 – Binns Bridge to Russell St
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the above section of canal towpath on Level 1 of the Royal Canal Dublin has been closed to the public due to a wall slippage that occurred following heavy rainfall on Wednesday night.
Electrical and gas services run along the towpath so it has been closed as a precautionary measure until repairs are carried out. However, navigation will remain open as normal throughout this period.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers for any inconvenience caused.
C. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 Jul 2013
MARINE NOTICE No.96 of 2013
ROYAL AND GRAND CANALS
AND BARROW NAVIGATION
LOW WATER LEVELS AND WEEDGROWTH CAUTIONARY WARNING
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation that due to the prolonged dry and warm weather, water levels have fallen in recent weeks and weedgrowth accelerated on the waterways. Masters of vessels, particularly those with deep drafts, are advised to proceed with due caution when navigating the Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation. Additional time should be factored in to complete longer journeys.
Should any further updates on specific areas be necessary, these will issue as separate notices.
C J Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation 25 July 2013
