Rossaveel
(Lárionad Chuan Iascaigh Ros A'Mhíl)
Rossaveel Harbour is located on the North side of the North Sound approaches to Galway Bay. The inner harbour is positioned on the north eastern shore of upper Cashla Bay and is well sheltered - B.A. Charts 2096, 3339. All of Cashla Baynorth of a line joining Aillecluggish Point and Cannon Rock comes under the authorities jurisdiction.
Position
Latitude 53 . 16 .0 N Longitude 9 . 33.5 W
Approaches
Access to Cashla Bay is through a well-defined and marked channel by day or night. The principal approach is on a northern course in the white sector (008.5 011.5) of Lion Directional Light between Killeen Point and Cannon Rocks light buoy. This also leads to an outer anchorage where larger vessels can find an anchorage in the outer part of the bay in depths of 9 to 10.5 metres with stiff mud and shells holding ground west of a Martello Tower. The anchorage is exposed to southerly winds.
The inner part of Cashla Bayis approached by a north track passing through the narrows marked by a port hand light buoy (A) at Ship Rock and a starboard hand light buoy (B) at Lion Point. Once through the narrows there is excellent shelter and the track then leads north passed a port hand light buoy (C) and then to a starboard hand light buoy (D). This marks the turning point into the entrance channel, which is marked by leading lights (116) and inner beacons to the quaysides.
The least depth in the approach channel and alongside is 3.7 metres C.D. A small deepwater pocket of 5.8 metres with 60 metres berth age exists.
Berth age is controlled by the Harbour Master and is limited for larger vessels, especially those over 30 metres, with tight swinging room only available. Auction Hall, Ice Plant and Landing Berths kept clear.
Approach Lights
Killean Point Light House FL(3) WR 10s
Cannon Rock Buoy (stbd hand) Fl G 5s
Buoy A (port hand) FL R 3s
Buoy B (stbd hand) FL G 3s
Buoy C (port hand) QR
Buoy D (stbd hand) QG
Beacon Ard Rí (port hand) FL (3) R 6s
Beacon Ard Mor (port hand) Iso R 6s
Leading Lights Front and Rear OC W 3s
Depths
3.7 metres C.D. approaches and alongside.
5.8 metres C.D. pocket at west side of No. 2 pier.
Communications
VHF Ch 16 and all working channels when manned. Harbour Master Tel. 091 572108
Berthage
No 1 pier 120 metres @ 3.7 C.D.
No 2 pier west side 155 metres @ 3.7 C.D and 60 metres @ 5.8 C.D.
No 2 pier east side reserved for passenger ferries, 90 metres @ 3.7 C.D.
Pilotage
Not compulsory. Vessels 30 metres or more restricted in their ability to manoeuvre by arrangement with the Harbour Master.
Bunkering
Fuel by road tanker 24 hours and also from local coop storage tanks at No. 1 pier.
Fresh Water
Available 24 hours on all piers
Repairs
Light engineering carried out locally light and heavy engineering, including marine hull and machinery in Galway. Distance 25 miles. Small tidal slipway available for minor repairs.
Ice
Ice plant on west side of No. 2 pier flaked ice on request or by card.
Stores
Spare gear, stores and supplies available locally.
Fish Auctions
Monday and Thursdays or when required.
The harbour is based in the Connemara Gaeltacht and provides a hub between the three Aran Islands and the mainland of Galway. A thriving passenger ferry service is provided on a year round basis.
Contact Harbour Master
Captain John C. Donnelly
Tel + 353 (0) 91 572108
Fax + 353 (0) 91 572131
Rossaveel Fishery Harbour Centre (Explosives) Bye-Laws 2005(doc 2,755Kb)
Fishery Harbour Centres (Fixed Payment Notice) Bye-Laws 2006
