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. The links below will bring you directly to navigation information for each of the waterways under our remit.

Navigation Bye-Laws

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

Special Notice to Mariners