Waterways Ireland Dry Docks are suitable for flat bottomed vessels. Any other hull shape will require a shoring/propping certification by a qualified person, before entry will be permitted into the dry dock.
| Athy | Barrow Line of the Grand Canal |
| Mullingar | One dry dock on the Royal Canal -
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE |
| Richmond Harbour | End of the Royal Canal -
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE |
| Shannon Harbour | Grand Canal Terminus. There are two dry docks at Shannon Harbour with power facilities (110v). Power is paid for by means of meter readings. (One covered dry dock and one open dry dock) |
| Tullamore | Grand Canal -
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE |
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Rooskey* | Shannon Navigation: One open dry dock with power facilities (110v). Power is paid for by means of meter readings. |
Please Note: Some dry docks may require pumping out prior to use. It will be the responsibility of the person hiring the dry dock to have this carried out.
The following details differentiate
Rooskey Dry Dock from other WI Dry Docks:
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Rooskey dry dock is 4m deep and 28m long
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The dry dock requires mechanical means and WI support Staff to open and close the gates and sluices
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The base structure and access steps around the dry dock ( 13 No. x 0.3m risers ) are 4m in height. They are of concrete construction and susceptible to slips if not washed down immediately after dewatering. This is particularly important given the depth of the dry dock and the steepness of the access
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A special access platform is required from the dry dock wall to the vessel.
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement for proposed works is required prior to entry to this dry dock
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Due to the dry dock size “ smaller vessels “ should not use this particular facility, but make use of the Shannon Harbour facility.
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Dry Dock Locations
Bookings
Begin the process a minimum of 30 days before the proposed date of occupation
- Read the
General Regulations Use of Dry Dock document
- Complete the
Dry Dock Application Form (click
here)
- Provide a written letter from your insurance company confirming that adequate insurance is in place to bring the vessel into a Waterways Ireland dry dock for maintenance, repairs or inspection work.
- Complete the online application form paying the necessary sum for the number of days occupation planned plus the security deposit of €250. An insurance company letter must be included.
Fees
Payments for Dry Docks use vary:
On the Grand and Royal Canal the fee is €13.90 per day
On the Shannon the fee is €126 for the first three days inclusive and €13.90 per day thereafter.
Contacts
Grand Canal, Royal Canal or Barrow Navigation
Address: Waterways Ireland,
Harbour Street,
Tullamore, Co Offaly
Primary Contact: Richard Toner
Telephone: +363 (0)25 935 2300
Shannon Navigation
Address: Waterways Ireland
Somerview House,
Old Dublin Rd
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
Primary Contact: John Longworth
