Lock 42
Lock · 42nd Lock · Ireland
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Lock 42 is a lock (42nd Lock, Ireland). Through the year: 14.3. to 31.3.: Mon to Sat 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; April to September: Mon to Sat 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 19:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; October: Mon to Sat 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; 1.11. to 13.3.: Mon to Sat 09:00 to 12:00, Sun 09:30 to 11:00. Today: 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:30.
Harbour info
Lock
Locking about 30 min
Location: 53° 39,07' N 007° 50,87' W
Locking times
Through the year: 14.3. to 31.3.: Mon to Sat 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; April to September: Mon to Sat 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 19:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; October: Mon to Sat 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; 1.11. to 13.3.: Mon to Sat 09:00 to 12:00, Sun 09:30 to 11:00
| Day | Lockings |
|---|---|
| Sat 24/10 | 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:30 |
| Sun 25/10 | 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:00 |
| Mon 26/10 | 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:30 |
| Tue 27/10 | 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:30 |
| Wed 28/10 | 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:30 |
| Thu 29/10 | 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:30 |
| Fri 30/10 | 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:30 |
All times in local time (Europe/Dublin).
Times: Waterways Ireland: Shannon Navigation, Boater information (Lock and Bridge Opening Times), as of 2026-10-01
Fees
- Fee: Locking on the Shannon Navigation: 2 Smart Card units (20 units about EUR 13) or cash
Notes
- Lock according to OpenStreetMap.
- Operating hours according to Waterways Ireland: 1 Apr to 30 Sep Monday to Saturday 09:30 to 19:30, Sunday 09:30 to 18:00, lunch break 13:00 to 14:00; shorter in March from the 14th and in October, from 1 Nov to 13 Mar mornings only. Payment by Smart Card or cash.
Harbours nearby
- Richmond Harbour 9.7 km NW
- Hanley's Marina 9.8 km W
- Ballyleague Marina 10.1 km W
- Tarmonbarry 10.9 km NW
- Barley Harbour 12.5 km SW
Frequently asked questions
Lock 42: What are the locking times?
Through the year: 14.3. to 31.3.: Mon to Sat 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; April to September: Mon to Sat 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 19:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; October: Mon to Sat 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:30, Sun 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00; 1.11. to 13.3.: Mon to Sat 09:00 to 12:00, Sun 09:30 to 11:00. Today: 09:30 to 13:00, 14:00 to 18:30.
Lock 42: How much does it cost to pass through?
Locking on the Shannon Navigation: 2 Smart Card units (20 units about EUR 13) or cash
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/258352101, Waterways Ireland: Shannon Navigation, Boater information (Lock and Bridge Opening Times), Waterways Ireland: Shannon Navigation, Opening Times of Locks and Bridges (Broschüre, Update 2022), IWAI Shop: 20 Unit Smart Card (13,00 EUR)