Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters of Vessels and all waterways users that due to the extreme wind speeds anticipated during Storm Éowyn, all navigations will be closed and locks will not be manned from 2359hrs on Thurs 23rd Jan 2025 for the duration of the storm.
We strongly advise customers to:
• Take all necessary precautions to secure vessels and prepare appropriately for the storm.
• Exercise extreme caution during the storm.
• Inspect vessels and moorings only when it is safe to do so.
Please monitor updates from Met Éireann and the UK Met Office for the latest forecasts and guidance, as strong winds are expected to persist over the coming days.
A further update will be issued in due course.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.
Peter Harty
Inspector of Navigation