River Shannon Navagation

[Maximus]

Any info on regs/bylaws and Navagation for Powerboats on the Shannon much appreciated...hoping to hook up with friends in Limereick area on extended trip sometime next year.
Thanks.

[Pikey Dave]

There was a young man called Max.....

[oisin.higgins]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Any info on regs/bylaws and Navagation for Powerboats on the Shannon much appreciated...hoping to hook up with friends in Limereick area on extended trip sometime next year.
Thanks.

Hi Maximus,

Waterways Ireland has much of the information you're looking for:

https://www.waterwaysireland.org/things-to-do/boating

*Shannon Navigation*

https://www.waterwaysireland.org/pla...non-navigation

http://wwi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/weba...e1d8dcf7ed78fa

I've only ever cruised between Parteen weir and Portumna. You'll be required to get a licence from Waterways Ireland for your own boat.


Information on navigating inland waterways can be found here: http://www.dttas.old.gov.ie/sites/de...al-craft_4.pdf

In Section 1.6 and Appendix 3 pp 154-158 for Shannon Navigation Buoyage.

I'd attach it, but it's 6.29 Mb.

Happy hunting.

[mikehhogg]

don't forget the ardnacrusha powerstation lock\lift its total of 100ft in two sections. its at lower end of the Shannon navigation between killalloe and limerick city. from limerick southwards you enter the estuary. I live close by and have navigated from kilrush town to lough erne in northern Ireland several times. you will not be disappointed.

[Dan Gurney]

I only really know Lough Derg really, but for what its worth:
-The Whiskey Still in Dromineer (best Guiness on the lough and a lovely seafood chowder)
-Larkins in Garykennedy
-Paddy's in Terryglass (specially if theres Hurling on)

It's a beautiful part of the world.

[Wiadrimave]

https://www.waterwaysireland.org/pla...non-navigation

[willk]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

There once was a young man called Max.....

"Who packed up his SIB in two sacks"

[Bern Hanreck]

Originally Posted by willk

"Who packed up his SIB in two sacks"

" But the yearn for a Rigid "

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bern Hanreck

" But the yearn for a Rigid "

*Left his poor missus....* hmm, no, I can't think of a word.

[Deno]

Originally Posted by Dan Gurney

I only really know Lough Derg really, but for what its worth:
-The Whiskey Still in Dromineer (best Guiness on the lough and a lovely seafood chowder)
-Larkins in Garykennedy
-Paddy's in Terryglass (specially if theres Hurling on)

It's a beautiful part of the world.

It is indeed. The Scarriff river is lovely and Mountshannon has good moorings also but definitely don’t miss Dromineer, Garrykennedy and Terryglass. It’s worth reminding people that by and large mooring is free and to a good standard.

[Seadogirl]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Any info on regs/bylaws and Navagation for Powerboats on the Shannon much appreciated...hoping to hook up with friends in Limereick area on extended trip sometime next year.
Thanks.

River Shannon is a beautiful water to travel on. As stated, Waterways Ireland website is a good place to start with charts and things to do on each part clearly indicated. Loads of slipways and harbours throughout and you will find people will only be too happy to assist you. Enjoy your trip.
You can also see the chart on Navonics Chart viewer online.

[Maximus]

Thanks for all helpful info...been making use of it and keen to get over there more than ever now

[Bern Hanreck]

........... Shame the Blarney Stone won't be that close , or having paid it a visit you could bless our unfinished " poem " with a graceful ending........

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Bern Hanreck

........... Shame the Blarney Stone won't be that close , or having paid it a visit you could bless our unfinished " poem " with a graceful ending........

Shame?..? ..I have in fact visited the Blarney Stone previously
If it would help you and others help fill a void ..Mabybe you Pikey or others would like to get together set up a sub section..
"Poetry corner"?...

Great info from the Ribnet members and once again Thanks!

[Philip Hodson]

Had a great week on a yacht on lough Derg you have to try the Barge at Garrykennedy
Great for music in the evenings

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Philip Hodson

Had a great week on a yacht on lough Derg you have to try the Barge at Garrykennedy
Great for music in the evenings

Thank you.
Ribnet comes good again!
Had some really good Pm's as well

[Dan Gurney]

Originally Posted by Philip Hodson

Had a great week on a yacht on lough Derg you have to try the Barge at Garrykennedy
Great for music in the evenings

NB I think this is called Larkins now. The only other boozer in Garrykennedy is Ciss Ryans.