Q. Is it possible to launch a vehicle on the River Lee in County Cork?

A. The River Lee is not under the remit of Waterways Ireland. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the management, maintenance, development and restoration of the inland navigable waterway systems throughout Ireland, principally for recreational purposes. The waterways under the remit of Waterways Ireland are the Lower Bann Navigation, the Erne System, the Shannon-Erne Waterway, the Shannon Navigation, the Barrow Navigation, the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal. For help with your query you should contact either Cork County Council or Cork City Council. One section of the Lee, the Inishcarra Reservoir, is controlled by the ESB, which allows angling, rowing, sailing and the use of boats with outboards up to 6hp, but permits are required. Details on http://www.esb.ie/main/environment/fishery_info.jsp?fishery=Inniscarra%20Reservoir
Areas(s) : Other Waterways

Q. I would like to know if i need to register a jet ski -if so where can this be done and do i need insurance for a jet ski? are there any restricted areas in galway and or galway county such as lakes where it is prohibited to use the jet ski? thank you

A. You do not need to register a Personal Water Craft (PWC) jet ski to have it on the Shannon Navigation. Use of a PWC elsewhere in the Republic of Ireland is generally a matter for the local authority e.g Galway Co.Co.
Areas(s) : Activities Other Waterways

Q. What are the navigational criteria (beam, draft, etc.) for the river Liffey to steer from Dublin to Lucan or Celbridge?

A. The River Liffey is not under the remit of Waterways Ireland. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the the management, maintainance, development and restoration of the inland navigable waterways systems throughout Ireland principally for recreational purposes. The waterways under the remit of Waterways Ireland are the Lower Bann Navigation, The Erne System, Shannon-Erne Waterway, Shannon Navigation, Barrow Navigation, The Grand Canal and the Royal Canal. Dublin City Council should be able to help you with your query. +353 (0)1 222 2222
Areas(s) : Waterways Ireland General Other Waterways

Q. What are the waterways that drain the civil parish of Ballyfeard into Ringabella Bay? What is the waterway between the townlands of Kilboy and Ballynoe? Thank you for your response to this request.

A. Waterways Ireland is the navigation authority with responsibilty for the inland navigable waters of Ireland, namely the Shannon Erne Waterway, the Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation, the Royal Canal, the Grand Canal, the Barrow Navigation and the Shannon Navigation. You should contact Cork County Council, tel: 00 353 (0) 21 4276891; web: http://www.corkcoco.ie or the OPW, tel: 00 353 (0)1 6476000; web: http://www.opw.ie/ who may be able to help you.
Areas(s) : General Other Waterways

Q. Having believed the waterways were for everybody to enjoy a few friends and I kayaked along the Blackwater near Kells last week. We were surprised first of all by the amount of barbed wire along various stages of the river from one bank to the other presumably put there by farmers to stop their cattle going swimming getting swept downstream. Secondly we were asked to leave the river where it passed through Headfort Golf Club we weren't trying to play golf just quietly passing through. Are there private stretches of river such as this? And is barbed wire allowed across the path of the river? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you

A. The River Blackwater is not under the remit of Waterways Ireland. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the management, maintenance, development and restoration of the inland navigable waterway systems throughout Ireland, principally for recreational purposes. The waterways under the remit of Waterways Ireland are the Lower Bann Navigation, the Erne System, the Shannon-Erne Waterway, the Shannon Navigation, the Barrow Navigation, the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal. For help with your query, you should contact Kells Town Council and area Office, Headfort Place, Kells, Co. Meath Telephone: +353 (0)46 9240076 Fax: +353 (0)46 9249316 / +353 (0)46 9249230 Email: kellstc@meathcoco.ie
Areas(s) : Waterways Ireland Other Waterways

Q. Do Waterways Ireland have any responsibility for the Islandbridge to Chapelizod stretch of the River Liffey in Dublin used for recreational rowing purposes? Parts of this section have become blocked by weed and algae blooms. If you do not cover this stretch of the river can you tell me who is responsible?

A. Waterways Ireland are not responsibe for maintenance of the River Liffey. You should contact Dublin City Council on 01 222 2222.
Areas(s) : Waterways Ireland Other Waterways

Q. Who if anyone owns the lake in Loughrea Co. Galway?

A. Waterways Ireland do not own Loughrea Lake. You would need to get in touch with the Law Agents in Galway County Council who can hopefully help you out. You can contact Galway County Council on +353 (0)91 509000.
Areas(s) : Waterways Ireland Other Waterways

Q. On going up the River Finn 2 weeks ago in my boat (an Orkney 440) from the Quivvy Waters I noted that Wattle Bridge appeared to have been reconstructed and that there was no longer a limit of navigation sign at the bridge. Is the river now navigable beyond the bridge?

A. The River Finn is not part of the Erne Navigation and is not navigable for cruisers.
Areas(s) : General Other Waterways

Q. I am enquiring if there are any plans to reopen the Newry Canal System to Portadown and Lough Neagh.

A. The Newry Canal is not part of Waterways Ireland's remit. This is a matter for the Newry & Mourne Council. Their web address is www.newryandmourne.gov.uk
Areas(s) : Waterways Ireland Other Waterways