Marine Notice No. 64 of 2025: Grand Canal – 1 July 2025
Restricted Navigation – Grand Canal
Grand Canal – Reduced Water Levels & Navigation Restrictions
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels and waterway users that emergency repair works will take place on the 29th Level of the Grand Canal, between Lock 28 and Lock 29, from Tuesday 1st July to Monday 7th July 2025. These works are required to address a leak on the 29th Level, as a result, water levels on this section will be lower than normal for the duration of the works.
Separately, the Liffey pumps are now currently out of operation, which is significantly affecting water levels between Lock 19 (Lowtown) and Lock 21 (Ballycommon).
Masters of deeper drafted vessels are highly likely to experience navigation difficulties in these sections of the Grand Canal. Users are advised to:
Contact the local Water Patroller before travelling
Navigate at slow speed
Remain within the centre navigation channel where possible
Waterways Ireland’s engineering and operations teams are working urgently to resolve these issues. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience, and we recognise the impact and frustration this may cause.
Peter Harty
Inspector of Navigation
Inspectorate.Athlone@waterwaysireland.org