Harbours
The Harbours at Balbriggan, Skerries, Loughshinny and Rush are under our control and are working harbours.
NtM 01-2024. Balbriggan Wrecks Removal
NtM 12-2023. Balbriggan berths partly closed
NtM 10-2023. Geotechnical Survey Campaign as amended
NtM 11-2023. Geophysical Survey Campaign Cable Route Area
NtM 09-2023. Cable awareness campaign
NtM 08-2023. Geotechnical Survey Campaign
NtM 06-2023 Remediation works on Loughshinny harbour wall
NtM 07-2023 Small boats chained to the harbour railings.
NtM 05-2023. Going boating voyage planning / life saving.
NtM 04-2023.Rowing regatta in Skerries
NtM 01-2022.Sea pollution prevention
NtM 01-2023.Hydrographic survey off Rush
The Operations Department are responsible for the following in the four harbours: safety, structural integrity, maintenance of navigational aids, waste disposal, parking and litter control.
Visitors to all four harbours are reminded that as they are working harbours, due care is advised and should always be taken.
Vessels may not be moored or berthed within the harbours without the written permission of the Authority.This provision does not apply to vessels seeking refuge or in distress. The masters of such vessels must contact the authority as soon as possible if forced into the harbour when in difficulty.Vessels must not be abandoned in the harbour environs either in the water or on the hard standing without written consent. Such vessels, rigging, gear and equipment shall be removed by the authority and the owners shall be charged with the cost of disposal.
The Council Adopted its Bye laws in relation to its 4 harbours in December 2010.
Harbour Byelaws Adopted Balbriggan & Skerries
Harbour Byelaws Adopted Rush & Lougshinny
On January 16, 2024 at the Council Meeting the below Byelaws were made and will come into effect on March 1, 2024.
BALBRIGGAN HARBOUR BYE-LAWS 2024
LOUGHSHINNY HARBOUR BYE-LAWS 2024
SKERRIES HARBOUR BYE-LAWS 2024
FODHLÍTHE CHUAN BHAILE BRIGÍN, 2024
FODHLÍTHE CHUAN LOCH SIONNAIGH, 2024
FODHLÍTHE CHUAN NA SCEIRÍ, 2024