Safety on the Water
As the navigation authority responsible for the management of over 1,000 km of inland waterways in Ireland, Waterways Ireland is responsible for facilitating and encouraging recreational use on the waterways.
Waterways Ireland would like to encourage responsible use of the waterways. A leaflet has been produced to guide all users on the inland navigations in compliance with the bye-laws. You can download this leaflet by clicking on the "Good Boating Guide" Link below.
Enjoy Yourself - Come Home Safely!
| Inspector of Navigation Contact Details: | Inspector of Navigation Waterways Ireland The Docks Athlone +353 (0) 90 6494232
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Assistant Inspector of Navigation
| Assistant Inspector of Navigation Waterways Ireland Harbour Street Tullamore +353 (0) 506 52300
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| Lough Erne Warden's Office Contact Details: | Lough Erne Warden's Office Waterways Ireland Castle lane Portora BT74 5GH Enniskillen +44 (0) 28 6632 2836
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Abridged Bye-Laws for the Erne System
Abridged Bye-Laws for the Shannon Navigation
Canals Act 1986 (Bye-Laws) 1988
Canals Act 1986
Canals Act 1986 (Vesting Day) Order 1986

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