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The Four Pots is located alongside the Grand Canal towpath between the Leinster Aqueduct and Digby Bridge in Co Kildare

The new road bridge is being built some 30 metres downstream of the currently disused Wolfhill Railway Bridge

These cleats are specially made to match the existing, traditional cast iron canal mooring posts installed in the nineteenth century.

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Experts warn parents against using puddle jumpers as the device puts the children in a drowning position, citing it as risky.

MCA to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels across the UK. From: 10 June 2021 The inspections are being carried out as part of ongoing work around fishing vessel safety in an industry recognised to be one of the dangerous in the world. Since November 2020, there have been eight deaths –that’s more than ten per cent of the total for the previous ten years. Between...

As the boating season for many Manitobans has now begun, RCMP would like to remind everyone how to stay safe on our waterways. Boating is a great way to get outdoors, however, inherent risks exist that boat operators need to be aware of.

Victoria Day long weekend is a first chance for many folks to get their docks set up, prep boats for the season, and head out on the open water. But cold water is an important factor to consider, . . .

Before heading out on a boat this summer, ensure that all persons on board – even strong swimmers – are outfitted with a correctly sized lifejacket appropriate to the activity. It keeps you at water surface during unexpected entries into water, reduces the initial impact of a fall into cold water, and can help you reach safety. Today there are Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) specially designed for various activities including pleasure boating, fishing, water skiing, tubing, kayaking, ca...

MARION, Ind. — A kayaker was rescued Monday from the Mississinewa River in Grant County. Paul Bryant, 52, of Converse, was kayaking on the river, which is at elevated levels due to recent rains. Bryant’s kayak got stuck on an overhanging branch and capsized. Bryant, who was wearing a Personal Flotation Device, grabbed a branch and was able to hold on until rescuers arrived. Indiana Conservation Officers and the Marion Fire Department were able to launch a boat and reach Bryant. Bryant was t...