Waterways Ireland advises the public that all navigations have been significantly impacted by Storm Éowyn, resulting in restricted access to towpaths, greenways, blueways and navigation.
As we endeavour to clear/repair impacted locations as quickly as possible, safety is our absolute priority. As such Waterways Ireland is asking our customers to keep clear of storm damaged areas, or locations where clean-up efforts are underway.
Please see below an updated list of impacted areas.
Extensive numbers of trees have fallen in the following locations:
• Royal Canal and Royal Canal Greenway from Clondra to Ferns Lock
• Barrow Blueway from Lowtown to Athy.
• Barrow Way from Athy to St Mullins.
• Grand Canal and Grand Canal Greenway from Rahan to Lowtown.
• Movanagher Canal on the Lower Bann
• Shannon-Erne Waterway
These sections of navigation and Greenway / Blueway are closed until further notice.
The Shannon-Erne Waterway is currently closed due to fallen trees and power outages which are affecting the lock gates.
Advisory to Customers. Waterways Ireland advises all customers to take the following actions:
• Reporting Damage. If you notice damage impacting Waterways Ireland property, please report it by calling 012248204. This includes downed trees blocking towpaths or any damage to navigational markers, to help our operations team prioritise repairs.
• Vessel berths & moorings. Reports of damage to vessels have been received, owners and masters are advised to check their vessels at the earliest opportunity.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in relation to this matter. Updated Marine Notices will be issued in due course.
Peter Harty
Inspector of Navigation