Discover Ireland's Waterways with Waterways Ireland
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Discover Ireland's Waterways with Waterways Ireland
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Special Marine Notice No1. 2026 (1)
Explore our rivers, canals and lakes
Boat, walk, run, cycle, paddle, and fish on inland waterways.
Choose a waterway and click the next link to go to its landing page
Lower Bann Navigation
Erne System
Shannon-Erne Waterway
Shannon Navigation
Royal Canal
Grand Canal
Barrow Navigation
Royal Canal
Activities
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See all
Angling
Boating
Walking
Cycling
Paddling
Hydrobikes
Inflatable waterparks
Power sports
Rowing
Sailing
Stand up paddle
See all
Did you know?
See our plans
There's a lot to explore
We manage almost 1,100 km of navigation channels.
Moor your boat
We have 214 boat moorings available to the public.
Our lock keepers are busy
We use 176 locks to enable navigation throughout the waterways
Cross to the other side
We manage 348 bridges around Ireland.
We all benefit from waterways
Over 90% of adults participate in outdoor recreation, to which we are a significant contributor.
See our plans
Start your boating adventure today
From bye-laws and mooring regulations, to locks, bridges, slipways and entry-points, find all the information you need to plan your trip.
Boating information
Shop smart cards
Have your say
View our draft proposals online and comment by email or in person.
See public consultations
Stay up to date
Skip the list
See all
Update to Marine Notice No. 39 of 2026
Postponed - 29th Level at Huband Aqueduct to Remain Open
Posted:
10/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice 41 of 2026
Erne System: Reserved Jetty Use for Angling Events
Posted:
10/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice 40 of 2026
Grand Canal – Shannon Harbour Temporary Water Level Reduction
Posted:
07/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 38 of 2026
Grand Canal – 18th Level Robertstown Update
Posted:
02/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 37 of 2026
Barrow Line - 26th Level Vicarstown Canal Re-Opening
Posted:
01/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 35 of 2026
All Navigations: Mandatory Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices at Navigation Locks
Posted:
20/03/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 36 of 2026
Public Auction of Impounded Vessels
Posted:
20/03/2026
Marine Notice
12th Lock to Hazelhatch Greenway Opens in South Dublin
Posted:
18/03/2026
News
Marine Notice No.32 of 2026
Grand Canal – Greenway Closure at Husband Aqueduct
Posted:
16/03/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 31 of 2026
Shannon – Ardnacrusha Locks – Restricted Opening
Posted:
12/03/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No.29 of 2026
End of Winter Mooring Period 2025-2026
Posted:
09/03/2026
Marine Notice
Special Marine Notice No1. 2026
Notice to all Waterway Users
Posted:
03/03/2026
Marine Notice
Sea Lock Gate replacement project at Grand Canal Dock
Posted:
23/02/2026
News
Marine Notice No. 23 of 2026
Shannon Navigation Ardnacrusha Locks Re-Open
Posted:
20/02/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 09 of 2026 - Upgrades to Lough Key Forest Park Rockingham Public Jetty
Upgrades to Lough Key Forest Park Rockingham Public Jetty
Posted:
28/01/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 07 of 2026 Shannon Navigation Closure of George’s Quay Jetty for 2026 Season
River Shannon, Limerick Closure of George’s Quay Jetty for 2026 Season
Posted:
19/01/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 02 of 2026 Grand Canal Dock - Dublin
Sea Lock Gates Replacement
Grand Canal Dock
Posted:
12/01/2026
Marine Notice
Grand Canal Dublin Update
Posted:
11/12/2025
News
Marine Notice No.137 of 2025
Toome Slipway Closure - Lower Bann
Posted:
01/12/2025
Marine Notice
Enfield Accessible Fishing Platform
Posted:
21/11/2025
News
Marine Notice No. 127 of 2025 - All Navigations
Safety Notice for Boaters
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Posted:
04/11/2025
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 119 of 2025 – Shannon Navigation
Shannon Navigation: Lough Allen Canal closure between Drumleague Lock and Acres Lake
Posted:
07/10/2025
Marine Notice
Further update to Marine Notice No. 117 of 2025 – Shannon-Erne Waterway (1)
Shannon–Erne Waterway: Section from Keshcarrigan to Lock 16 reopened – Section from Keshcarrigan to Lock 1 is still closed.
Posted:
07/10/2025
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 118 of 2025 Royal Canal
Royal Canal – 17th Level, Hill of Down Navigation Closure
Posted:
06/10/2025
Marine Notice
Royal Canal Greenway Section Now Open in Dublin
Posted:
26/09/2025
News
Major public realm upgrade along Dublin’s Grand Canal.
Posted:
01/08/2025
News
Resolving Encroachments
Posted:
09/07/2025
News
Nurturing Young Talent: Waterways Ireland Participate in ESB Science Blast
Posted:
20/03/2025
News
Waterways Ireland and Rowing Ireland Launch Strategic Partnership
Posted:
03/03/2025
News
Waterways Ireland and IPUT Real Estate to Transform Dublin's Grand Canal at Wilton Terrace
Posted:
09/01/2025
News
Bye Laws Public Consultation
Posted:
20/12/2024
News
Connaught Harbour receives €2.8m Upgrade
Posted:
16/09/2024
News
Celebrate Waterways Heritage in Tullamore August 25th
Posted:
12/08/2024
News
Waterways Ireland named 2024-2025 SDG Champion
Posted:
01/07/2024
News
Devenish Island Jetty Extension Launched
Posted:
27/06/2024
News
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Officially Opened
Posted:
20/06/2024
News
Waterways Ireland inspiring the future of engineering
Posted:
29/11/2023
News
Waterways Ireland launches 10 Year Plan
Posted:
29/11/2023
News
Ambitious Plans for Blueways
Posted:
09/11/2023
News
Consultation on Bye-laws changes
Posted:
31/10/2023
News
Waterways Through Time
Posted:
02/10/2023
News
Leave No Trace Ireland teams up with Roz Purcell to launch 'Love This Place' Awareness Campaign
Posted:
06/06/2023
News
The Yard Hub, Abbeyshrule officially opened by Minister Heather Humphreys
Posted:
23/04/2023
News
New Tourism Partnership Brings Promising Future
Posted:
24/03/2023
News
Waterways Ireland partners with St. Patrick’s Festival
Posted:
28/02/2023
News
Construction begins on Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway
Posted:
17/02/2023
News
The Grand Canal Recreation Activation and Animation: Portobello to Kylemore Road
Posted:
27/01/2023
News
Neven's Greenway Food Trails - The Royal Canal Greenway
Posted:
25/01/2023
News
See all
Skip to main content
Special Marine Notice No1. 2026 (1)
Explore our rivers, canals and lakes
Boat, walk, run, cycle, paddle, and fish on inland waterways.
Choose a waterway and click the next link to go to its landing page
Lower Bann Navigation
Erne System
Shannon-Erne Waterway
Shannon Navigation
Royal Canal
Grand Canal
Barrow Navigation
Royal Canal
Activities
Skip the list
See all
Angling
Boating
Walking
Cycling
Paddling
Hydrobikes
Inflatable waterparks
Power sports
Rowing
Sailing
Stand up paddle
See all
Did you know?
See our plans
There's a lot to explore
We manage almost 1,100 km of navigation channels.
Moor your boat
We have 214 boat moorings available to the public.
Our lock keepers are busy
We use 176 locks to enable navigation throughout the waterways
Cross to the other side
We manage 348 bridges around Ireland.
We all benefit from waterways
Over 90% of adults participate in outdoor recreation, to which we are a significant contributor.
See our plans
Start your boating adventure today
From bye-laws and mooring regulations, to locks, bridges, slipways and entry-points, find all the information you need to plan your trip.
Boating information
Shop smart cards
Have your say
View our draft proposals online and comment by email or in person.
See public consultations
Stay up to date
Skip the list
See all
Update to Marine Notice No. 39 of 2026
Postponed - 29th Level at Huband Aqueduct to Remain Open
Posted:
10/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice 41 of 2026
Erne System: Reserved Jetty Use for Angling Events
Posted:
10/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice 40 of 2026
Grand Canal – Shannon Harbour Temporary Water Level Reduction
Posted:
07/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 38 of 2026
Grand Canal – 18th Level Robertstown Update
Posted:
02/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 37 of 2026
Barrow Line - 26th Level Vicarstown Canal Re-Opening
Posted:
01/04/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 35 of 2026
All Navigations: Mandatory Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices at Navigation Locks
Posted:
20/03/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 36 of 2026
Public Auction of Impounded Vessels
Posted:
20/03/2026
Marine Notice
12th Lock to Hazelhatch Greenway Opens in South Dublin
Posted:
18/03/2026
News
Marine Notice No.32 of 2026
Grand Canal – Greenway Closure at Husband Aqueduct
Posted:
16/03/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 31 of 2026
Shannon – Ardnacrusha Locks – Restricted Opening
Posted:
12/03/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No.29 of 2026
End of Winter Mooring Period 2025-2026
Posted:
09/03/2026
Marine Notice
Special Marine Notice No1. 2026
Notice to all Waterway Users
Posted:
03/03/2026
Marine Notice
Sea Lock Gate replacement project at Grand Canal Dock
Posted:
23/02/2026
News
Marine Notice No. 23 of 2026
Shannon Navigation Ardnacrusha Locks Re-Open
Posted:
20/02/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 09 of 2026 - Upgrades to Lough Key Forest Park Rockingham Public Jetty
Upgrades to Lough Key Forest Park Rockingham Public Jetty
Posted:
28/01/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 07 of 2026 Shannon Navigation Closure of George’s Quay Jetty for 2026 Season
River Shannon, Limerick Closure of George’s Quay Jetty for 2026 Season
Posted:
19/01/2026
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 02 of 2026 Grand Canal Dock - Dublin
Sea Lock Gates Replacement
Grand Canal Dock
Posted:
12/01/2026
Marine Notice
Grand Canal Dublin Update
Posted:
11/12/2025
News
Marine Notice No.137 of 2025
Toome Slipway Closure - Lower Bann
Posted:
01/12/2025
Marine Notice
Enfield Accessible Fishing Platform
Posted:
21/11/2025
News
Marine Notice No. 127 of 2025 - All Navigations
Safety Notice for Boaters
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Posted:
04/11/2025
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 119 of 2025 – Shannon Navigation
Shannon Navigation: Lough Allen Canal closure between Drumleague Lock and Acres Lake
Posted:
07/10/2025
Marine Notice
Further update to Marine Notice No. 117 of 2025 – Shannon-Erne Waterway (1)
Shannon–Erne Waterway: Section from Keshcarrigan to Lock 16 reopened – Section from Keshcarrigan to Lock 1 is still closed.
Posted:
07/10/2025
Marine Notice
Marine Notice No. 118 of 2025 Royal Canal
Royal Canal – 17th Level, Hill of Down Navigation Closure
Posted:
06/10/2025
Marine Notice
Royal Canal Greenway Section Now Open in Dublin
Posted:
26/09/2025
News
Major public realm upgrade along Dublin’s Grand Canal.
Posted:
01/08/2025
News
Resolving Encroachments
Posted:
09/07/2025
News
Nurturing Young Talent: Waterways Ireland Participate in ESB Science Blast
Posted:
20/03/2025
News
Waterways Ireland and Rowing Ireland Launch Strategic Partnership
Posted:
03/03/2025
News
Waterways Ireland and IPUT Real Estate to Transform Dublin's Grand Canal at Wilton Terrace
Posted:
09/01/2025
News
Bye Laws Public Consultation
Posted:
20/12/2024
News
Connaught Harbour receives €2.8m Upgrade
Posted:
16/09/2024
News
Celebrate Waterways Heritage in Tullamore August 25th
Posted:
12/08/2024
News
Waterways Ireland named 2024-2025 SDG Champion
Posted:
01/07/2024
News
Devenish Island Jetty Extension Launched
Posted:
27/06/2024
News
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Officially Opened
Posted:
20/06/2024
News
Waterways Ireland inspiring the future of engineering
Posted:
29/11/2023
News
Waterways Ireland launches 10 Year Plan
Posted:
29/11/2023
News
Ambitious Plans for Blueways
Posted:
09/11/2023
News
Consultation on Bye-laws changes
Posted:
31/10/2023
News
Waterways Through Time
Posted:
02/10/2023
News
Leave No Trace Ireland teams up with Roz Purcell to launch 'Love This Place' Awareness Campaign
Posted:
06/06/2023
News
The Yard Hub, Abbeyshrule officially opened by Minister Heather Humphreys
Posted:
23/04/2023
News
New Tourism Partnership Brings Promising Future
Posted:
24/03/2023
News
Waterways Ireland partners with St. Patrick’s Festival
Posted:
28/02/2023
News
Construction begins on Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway
Posted:
17/02/2023
News
The Grand Canal Recreation Activation and Animation: Portobello to Kylemore Road
Posted:
27/01/2023
News
Neven's Greenway Food Trails - The Royal Canal Greenway
Posted:
25/01/2023
News
See all