Waterways Ireland advises Masters of vessels that the winter mooring period ended on 31 March 2025, after which the following Bye-laws apply:
Shannon Navigation Bye-law No. 17(3):
- Vessels must not berth in the same harbour for more than 5 consecutive days.
- A vessel may not remain in the same harbour for more than 7 days in any one month.
Lough Erne Bye-laws Mooring of Vessels and Boats No. 19:
- No vessel may remain moored at or near a public mooring for more than 48 consecutive hours.
- A new 48-hour period begins only after the vessel has been absent from the mooring for at least four hours.
These Bye-laws are in place to ensure fair and equitable access to public moorings and will be enforced by Inspectorate staff. Masters are to comply accordingly. Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.
Peter Harty
Inspector of Navigation
Inspectorate.Athlone@waterwaysireland.org