Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Barrow Line and Barrow Blueway will be closed to vessel and pedestrian traffic from a point 500m north of Vicarstown Bridge to the Camac Aqueduct south of Vicarstown, to enable essential quay wall refurbishment works at Vicarstown Harbour. Please note:
- Closure will commence on Monday, 13 October 2025, and will remain in place for approximately 14 weeks, early 2026.
- Mooring in Vicarstown Harbour and navigation in this section will not be possible during the works, as the canal will be dried out.
- Vessels currently moored in Vicarstown Harbour will be accommodated at a designated area to the north of the closure.
- To facilitate this, temporary mooring posts will be installed by 3 October 2025.
- All vessels must vacate Vicarstown Harbour and the closure area by Sunday, 12 October 2025.
- Any vessels remaining after this date will be relocated by Waterways Ireland to alternative moorings outside the closure area.
Waterways Ireland thanks its waterway users for their cooperation and patience while these essential works are carried out.
Peter Harty
Inspector of Navigation
Inspectorate.Athlone@waterwaysireland.org