Waterways Ireland from a personal view of a hire boater
MARINE NOTICE No. 100 of 2013
Royal Canal
Kilcock
International Canoe Polo Irish Open 2013
Waterways Ireland wishes advise all users of the Royal Canal that the above event will take place in Kilcock on Sat 31st Aug and Sun 1 Sep from 0800hrs until 2000hrs.
Masters wishing to make a passage through the area can do so between 1300hrs and 1400hrs each day.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation with this event.
C. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 15 Aug 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 99 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION & ROYAL CANAL
Tarmonbarry, Rooskey & Begnagh Bridges
Longford Marathon
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users that in order to facilitate the annual Longford marathon road race on Sun 25 Aug 2012 lifting bridge operations will be restricted accordingly.
The following air draft restrictions will apply to the lifting bridges, which will be closed during the time periods indicated below.
Shannon Navigation – Rooskey Bridge (12.30 hrs to 14.30 hrs)
The air draft at Roosky Bridge at Ordinary Summer Level is 10ft (3.025m). There is an air draft gauge erected at the bridge on both Upper and Lower approaches. The Lock keeper can be contacted during lock opening hours at 00 (0)71 96 38018 for further information.
Shannon Navigation – Tarmonbarry Bridge (11.30 hrs to 13.00 hrs)
The air draft at Tarmonbarry at Ordinary Summer Level is 7’9″ (2.35m). The Lock keeper can be contacted during lock opening hours at 00 (0)43 3326117 or 087-9222020 for further information.
Royal Canal – Begnagh Bridge
The bridge will be closed from 10.15hrs to 12.15 hrs. The Lock keeper may be contacted on 00-(0)87-9151400.
C.J.LAWN, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Aug 2013
MARINE NOTICE No 98 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Key
Waterways Ireland Triathlon
Swimming Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters that the swimming element of the Lough Key Triathlon event will take place in the vicinity of Castle Island and the Forest Park recreational facilities in Lough Key on Sun 8th Sep from 0900 hrs until 1200 hrs.
Masters of vessels are requested to note the advice of marshals when passing near the swimming course and to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 5 Aug 2013
