Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the provisional schedule of bridge lift dates 2025 for Newcomen Bridge, Royal Canal, Dublin is as follows:
| Day | Date | Times | Time of Low Water |
| Friday | 18th April | TBC | 0858 |
| Sunday | 11th May | 9am-1pm | 1738 |
| Saturday | 24th May | 9am-1pm | 1543 |
| Tuesday | 24th June | 11am-1pm | 1706 |
| Tuesday | 22nd July | 11am-1pm | 1606 |
| Friday | 22nd August | 11am-1pm | 1736 |
| Friday | 19th September | 11am – 1pm | 1639 |
| Friday | 17th October | 11am – 1pm | 1527 |
Important notes:
1. Arrangements have been made for Iarnród Éireann to open the bridge on the above dates / times, if there is demand.
2. Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office require 2 weeks’ notice from boaters for use of these lifts. Contact on Tel: +353(0)1 868 0148 or dublincanals@waterwaysireland.org
3. Should there not be a demand (min 2 boats) for a particular date, Iarnród Éireann will be notified by Waterways Ireland that the scheduled lift is cancelled.
4. A maximum number of boats passing will be implemented to keep to the times given above for the planned lifts (16 for the Sat / Sun lifts and 8 for the weekday lifts). Priority will be given on a first come first served basis.
5. On day of lift, boaters and passengers must follow guidance from Waterways Ireland staff about sequence of passage under bridge and through Lock 1.
Waterways Ireland thanks its users for their understanding in relation to this matter.
Kind regards
Peter Harty
Inspector of Navigation
Waterways Ireland
Inspectorate.Athlone@waterwaysireland.org