SHANNON-ERNE WATERWAY - Locks 1 & 2 Closure
WI has advised (MN#23 of 12/3/10) that Lock 1 (Corraquill) and Lock 2 (Ballyconnell) will remain closed until March 29th for essential maintenance.
GRAND CANAL - Sallins obstruction cleared
WI has advised (MN#22 of 12/3/10) that the obstruction 600M east of Sallins has now been cleared and that the canal is open for navigation. MN#130/09 is withdrawn.
ERNE NAVIGATION - Enniskillen Head of the River
WI has advised (MN#21 of 10/3/10) that the Portora Boat Club Erne Head of River Race will take place on Sat 13 Mar 2009 from 10.00 to 17.00 hrs. The course starts at Culkey Jetty, upstream of the Killyhevlin Hotel and finishes at Portora Boat Club House downstream of the Round "O". Masters should proceed with caution in the course area.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Kylenoe mark back on station
WI has advised (MN#20 of 3/3/10) that the Black Starboard Hand Mark "G" on the Kylenoe Rocks on Lough Derg has been but back in the correct position. MN#12 has been withdrawn.
BARROW LINE - Monasterevin Lifting Bridge Replacement
WI has advised (MN#18 of 24/2/10)that the lifting bridge at Monasterevin on the Barrow Line is being replaced. The line is now closed to navigation and is scheduled to be rewatered during w/c 20 March. The replacement bridge will not be fully operational until April 10 and will have to be lifted manually. Navigation between March 20 and April 10 will therefore be restricted and passage will not normally be possible at weekends or outside working hours. Masters wishing to make a passage should contact the Lock Keeper, Joe Moore, on 353-87- 2473093, for up to date information.
SHANNON-ERNE WATERWAY - Lock 15 Closure
WI has advised (MN#14 of 16/2/10) that the SEW will be closed to navigation at Lock 15 Tirmactiernan from
16 Feb to 16 March for essential maintenance
on the lock gates.
ROYAL CANAL - Maynooth Harbour
WI has reminded Royal Canal users (MN#15 of 17/2/10) that an obstruction exists on the north bank west of Maynooth Harbour at the site of the old CIE foot-bridge) Masters should observe the signs on the remaining supports indicating the safe channel.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Inchinalee Mark Damaged
WI has advised (MN#13 of 10/2/10) that the red porthand mark at the Southern end of Inchinalee Island, (approximately 10km south of Athlone) is leaning over and showing just above the water surface without its topmark. Masters should navigate with due care when in the vicinity of this mark and remain near the channel centreline to avoid striking it.
CORRIB NAVIGATION - Marker 19 damaged.
A user on the Corrib has reported that Marker 19 is (located NE of Sca Island) a black pole with a triangle on top has been knocked over and now represents a serious hazard to navigation.
LOUGH NEAGH - Marker 35 Damaged
The isolated danger mark number 35 North West from Reedy Flat at 054°31.39 N 006°29.64 W
has been damaged by the ice and has fallen over.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Athlone Bridge Flow Measurements
WI has advised (MN#10 of 29/1/10) that a water flow survey is planned for Wed 3 Feb 2010 from 09:30 hrs to 12:30. A flow meter will be streamed from the south side of the town bridge and will be traversed from east to west a number of times. A WI patrol craft will be in attendance north of the bridge and vessels approaching from south will be advised by the Lock Keeper
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Killaloe-Ballina Works
WI has advised (MN#8 of 22/1/10) that work in the navigation will take place north and south of Killaloe-Ballina bridge over the next three weeks. Workboats will be encountered in the area and a wide berth is requested.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Roosky Bridge Closure Extended
WI has advised (MN#6 of 21/1/10) that Roosky Bridge will remain closed to navigation until Friday 5th February. MN #129/09 also refers.
ERNE NAVIGATION - Damage to Markers
WI has advised (MN#5 of 21/1/2010) that the recent extreme weather conditions(both flooding and icing) have had a detrimental affect on the marker posts throughout the Lough Erne system. Extreme care should be taken when navigating. Further information from the Lough Erne Warden on 028[RoI 048]66 323004
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Marker Colour Change
Waterways Ireland has advised (MN#4 of 21/1/10)that the black starboardhand marks on the Shannon Navigation are to be changed to the colour green. This will be done on a phased basis commencing initially on that stretch of the navigation from Portumna Bridge to Meelick Lock. Mariners will be advised accordingly as the work progresses.
SHANNON-ERNE WATERWAY - Lock Closures
WI has advised (MN#3 of 15/1/10) that SEW Lock 3 will closes from 18 Jan to 16 Mar and Lock 5 will close from 15 to 29 Jan for essential repairs.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Carrick-on-Shannon - Rowing Competition
WI has advised (MN#2 of 12/1/10) that a rowing competition will take place on Sat 30 Jan 2010 between 1000 hrs and 1600 hrs. The course will be from Carrick-on-Shannon town bridge downriver to Lough Corry. Vessels should proceed slowly and obey event marshalls.
LOWER BANN - Toome Canal silting
WI have advised (MN#1 dated 11/1/10) That the entrance to the Toome Canal at Toombridge is badly silted with depths reduced to 0.9m. Dredging will take place when the weather improves.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Jamestown Canal Open
WI has advised (MN#132 of 24/12/09) that the Jamestown Canal and Albert Lock are re-opened for navigation.
ALL NAVIGATIONS - Special Notice to Mariners
WI have issued (5/1/10) a "Special Marine Notice" which summarise many of the regulations for the operation of vessels on Irish inland waterways. The notice can be found here.
ERNE NAVIGATION - Jetty & Pumpout Closures
WI has advised (MN#131 of 22/12/09) of a number of jetty and pumpout station closures on the Erne resulting from damage during the recent floods. Full details here
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Connaught Harbour - Barge Sunk
WI has advised (MN#128 of 3/12/09) that a barge with green topsides has sunk at the entrance to Connaught Harbour in Portumna and it is posing a hazard to navigation.
GRAND CANAL - Bank Repairs - 13/14th lock
WI has advised (MN#127 of 27/11/09) that MN #115 (below) has been extended to Friday 11th December. Water levels in this section of the GC will remain lowered for bank repairs.
ALL NAVIGATIONS - Visits to boats, jetties etc
Waterways Ireland has strongly advised (MN#126 of 24/11/09) against visiting any vessels or boats during the present flood conditions because of the dangers presented by the unpredictable nature of rising water levels and their effect on navigation infrastructure. Members of the general public, especially those intent on taking photographs, are advised also against doing so in the immediate vicinity of locks, weirs, harbours, jetties etc because of flood water dangers.
ALL NAVIGATIONS - Aids to navigation
Waterways Ireland has advised (MN#125 of 24/11/09) that due to the continuing flood conditions aids to navigation such as buoys, perches and beacons may be totally submerged or have carried away to the extent that the navigable channels are no longer discernable making all navigation hazardous.
GRAND CANAL - Shannon Harbour - 36th Lock Closed
Waterways Ireland has advised (MN#124 of 23/11/09) that due to extremely high water levels passage is not possible at the 36th Lock on the Grand Canal at Shannon Harbour. WI further advise against navigating at present due to high water levels and the associated difficulties in manoeuvring vessels in the high flow rates. Marine Notice No. 120 of 2009 also refers.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Lock Closures
Waterways Ireland has advised (MN#123 of 20/11/09) that due to extremely high water levels passage is not possible at Clarendon lock, Roosky lock, Athlone lock and Pollboy lock. As previously advised the Jamestown canal and the Lough Allen Canal are also closed. Waterways Ireland advises against navigating at present due to high water levels and the associated difficulties in manoeuvring vessels in the high flow rates. MN#120/09 also refers.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Jamestown Canal & Lock
WI has advised (MN#122 of 19/11/09) that due to high water levels the Jamestown Lock and Canal are closed.
ALL NAVIGATIONS - High Water Level Warning
WI has advised (MN#120 of 17/11/09) that following periods of prolonged rainfall, high flow rates, increased current speeds and water turbulence especially in the vicinity of bridges, weirs, locks, flood gates and other infrastructure will be hazardous to craft and persons on or near the navigation. Air draft at bridges will be reduced as water levels rise also.
GRAND CANAL - Shannon Harbour - 5 Day Rule
WI has advised (MN#117 of 30/10/09) that the provisions of S.I. No. 24/1988: Canals Act, 1986 Bye Law (25,1(d)) will be enforced on all hard edged moorings in the Shannon Harbour area with effect from 1 Mar 2010. This area is deemed to be between 35th Lock Eastwards to Griffith Bridge. The bye-law states that: No person shall moor a boat at the same place on the canals or within 500 metres of the same place, for more than 5 days without the appropriate permit from the Commissioners. Vessels should only moor directly onto quay walls and not double and triple berth. This will ensure a clear and safe channel for navigation and facilitate the movement of vessels in the harbour and also those wishing to continue with a through passage. Vessels in contravention of this bye-law will be moved East or West of the area as space becomes available. Non-permitted vessels will also be moved. Owners and Masters of vessels are requested to comply with the bye-law provision so that a greater number of vessels can avail of the refurbished and enhanced facilities. Moorings are available from 35th West to 36th and East of Griffith Bridge to 34th Lock.
GRAND CANAL - Bank Repair Works L13-L14
WI has advised (MN#115 of 30/10/09) that water levels between 13th and 14th Locks will be lowered in order to
carry out repairs to canal bbanks. Works should be completed in approximately four weeks time.
Further queries to 00-353-1-868 0148.
SHANNON-ERNE-WATERWAY Winter Stoppages
WI has advised (MN#114 of 29/10/09) of stoppages on the SEW over the winter period. L1 Corraquill from 2/11/09 to 28/2/10 to replace the fixed lower landing jetty with a floating landing jetty and L5 Ardrum from 9/11/09 to 24/12/09 for essential maintenance operations on the lock gates. Further details contact Garret Mc Grath Senior Engineer on +353(0)71 9650566
GRAND CANAL - Circular Line Dredging
WI has advised (MN#113 of 28/10/09) that the GC Circular Line from L1 (Grand Canal Street) to L5 (Leeson St) will be closed from Monday 2 November for the winter season to facilitate a dredging programme. Further details call 00-353-1-868 0148
BARROW LINE - Winter Closure
WI have advised (MN#112 of 27/10/09) that the Grand Canal Barrow Line will be closed to navigation from 2 Nov 2009 to 17 Mar 2010 to accomodate the winter dredging programme from Lock 21 (Ballyteague) to Lock 22 (Glenaree)
ERNE NAVIGATION - Naan Island Jetty Closed
WI have advised (MN# 111 of 27/10/09) that the public mooring jetty at Naan Island on Upper Lough Erne is now closed to the public for improvement works until the end of February 2010.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Clarendon Lock
WI has advised (MN#109 of 23/10/09) that Clarendon Lock, Knockvicar at the entrance to Lough Key will
be closed Wednesday 28th October 2009. Customers may experience some intermittent interruption as work continues to refurbish the lockhouse over the coming 10 weeks. The Lockkeeper is temporarily relocated in the bungalow at Knockvicar bridge or may be contacted by calling 087 927 0972.
UPPER LOUGH ERNE - Corradillar & Derryadd
WI has advised (MN#108 of 23/10/0909) that the mooring jetties, slipways and car-parks at Corradillar and Derryadd near Lisnaskea will be closed for improvement works for approximately 3 weeks from Mon 26/10/09. No access through the car-parks will be available during this period.
SHANNON NAVIGATION _ Lough Tap Railway Bridge
WI has advised (MN#106 of 16/10/09) that works continue to replace Lough Tap Railway bridge. Additional temporary navigation marks are in place to indicate the navigable channel. New bridge sections will be lifted into place from Tues 27/10 Tues 3/11. Boats will be permitted to pass at intermittent periods under the instruction of marshall boats. All boats must stop on the approach to the bridge and adhere to instructions issued by workboats in attendance.
SEW - Tree Trimming
WI has advised (MN#105 of 16/10/09) that tree trimming will take place on the SEW between L2 & L16 from Oct '09 to Feb '10. Vessels should follow advice from WI staff when passing affected areas.
ERNE NAVIGATION - Portora Lock in use
WI has advised (MN#103 of 2/10/09) that water levels will be lowered in Lower Lough Erne over the coming days to facilitate storage of winter rainfall. Portora Lock will be in use from next week onwards to facilitate navigation.
ERNE NAVIGATION - Erneside Jetty Enniskillen Closed
WI has advised (MN#99 of 22/9/09) that the mooring jetty at Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen will be closed to the public for walkway improvement works until January 2010
SHANNON & ERNE NAVIGATIONS - Eel Trapping
WI has advised (MN#101 of 28/09/09) that the Electricity Supply Board (Fisheries Conservation) will conduct eel trap and transport activity in accordance with the Eel Management Plan from Sep09 until Feb 2010. Details can be found here.
ERNE NAVIGATION - Crevinishaughy Island Jetty closed
Waterways Ireland has advised (MN#102 of 30/9/09) that the mooring jetty on the east shore of Crevinishaughy Island on Lower Lough Erne will be closed temporarily to the public for improvement works from 30th September until the end of December 2009
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Carrick on Shannon - Artistic Event
WI have advised (MN#97 of 16/9/09) that a water based artistic event employing the use of large floating spheres will take place in the area of water immediately adjacent to the Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club, north of the town bridge, between 1430hrs and 1530hrs on Sat 19 Sep 2009Masters are requested to take notice of any advice or instructions issued by marshals in attendance at the event and to pass this area at slow speed with and minimum wash.
ROYAL CANAL - Temporary Bridge - 11th/12th lock
WI have advised (MN#94 of 28/08/09) that a temporary bridge has been put in place immediately downstream of the M50 aqueduct to facilitate pedestrians during construction works at the M50/N3. Anyone requiring passage should contact WI on +353 1 868 0148, giving 24 hours notice (48 for weekends).
ALL NAVIGATIONS - Fluctuating water levels
WI has advised (MN# 92 of 26/8/09) that due to recent high rainfall vessels should expect to encounter fluctuating water levels in the navigations which will give rise to varying rates of flow. Some moorings and lead-in jetties at locks may submerge temporarily and increased flows can also be expected at locks and weirs. Masters should note any advice given by lockkeepers in respect of local conditions.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Carrick on Shannon - Pedestrian Bridge
WI have advised (MN#91 of 24/8/09) that from 25/8/09 to 30/11/09 work will take place to build a pedestrian footbridge attached to the existing bridge over the river in Carrick-on-Shannon. Navigation will remain open. Additional temporary navigation marks will be put in place to indicate the navigable channel. Masters are requested to follow instructions from workboats on site.
BARROW NAVIGATION - Rathvindon Lock Works
WI have advised that works to replace the deep gates on Rathvindon Lock will take place from 24/08 to 18/09. Delays to navigation can be expected.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - Triathlon Events
WI have advised (MN#85 of 13/08/09) of Triathlon events in Portumna Castle Hbr on Sat 5 Sep from 0930 to 1030, Lough Key Castle Is. on Sun 6 Sep from 0930 to 1230 and Portrunny on Sat 19 Sep from 0930to 1230. Masters are asked to proceed with caution and obey instructions from WI staf and event marshalls.
SHANNON NAVIGATION - New Markers at Meelick
WI have advised (MN#83 of 7/8/09) that two new red port-hand markers have been installed downstream of Meelick Quay. The location of the markers is shown on the chart extract which can be seen here. The photo shows the eastern of the two new floating marks as you approach the lock from upstream.
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