Smart Cards
Smart cards are used to operate the locks, to access the service blocks and to use the pump-outs along the Waterway. They can be purchased from the Waterway Patrollers and from local outlets as well as from the Waterways Ireland offices. Card readers are attached to each service block to enable users to check the number of units remaining on the smart card.
Units per Service
Lock Passage: 1 unit
Pump-outs: 2 units
Showers: 2 units
Chemical Toilets: 2 units
Washing Machines: 5 units
Tumble Dryers: 5 units
Smart Cards Cost
10 unit card €6.35 / £5.50
20 unit card €12.70 / £11.00
Smart Cards can be bought at the following locations:
Ballinamore Locaboat, Supervalu, Riversdale Barges, Smyth's Gift Shop
Ballyconnell LondisVivo Supermarket, Supervalu, Maguire's Daybreak
Carrick-on-Shannon Waterways Ireland Regional Office, Carrick Craft, Emerald Star, Gartlans Shop, Nauty Bits
Enniskillen Waterways Ireland Headquarters, Tourist Information Centre, Carrick Craft, Tully Bay
Keshcarrigan Donoghue's The Village Shop
Kilclare Sheemore Lounge
Leitrim Village McCormack's Filling Station, Riverside Snacks & Gifts
Waterway Patrollers can be contacted at the following numbers:
Lock 1 Tel no +44 28 6774 8976
Lock 16 Tel no +353 87 2608569
Ballinamore Tel no +353 87 2602478
Ballyconnell Tel no +353 87 2603662
Kilclare area Tel no +353 87 2603663
Smart Card Retail Locations
Buy smart cards online at www.shopwaterwaysireland.org