Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that an unidentified obstruction has been located in the canal channel bed to the east [ Daingean side ] of the Bord na Mona fixed rail bridge between Ballycommon and Daingean, adjacent to the overhead power lines.
The obstruction may be passed by reducing speed to a minimum and navigating with due caution. It is planned to remove the obstruction on Tuesday 6th May 2014.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters that the most southern of the starboarhand navigation buoys that is located upstream of the railway bridge between the exit of the Ardnascrusha tailrace and the North end of King’s Island has been reported off station and has drifted downstream.
Masters should navigate with due caution when in this stretch of the navigation.
Exit of Tailrace to North end of King’s Island Lay-by Pontoon Unsafe for Mooring
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters that the lay-by pontoon immediately upstream of the railways bridge between the exit of the Ardnascrusha tailrace and the North end of King’s Island is unsafe. Vessels should not moor at this location until further notice.
Aids to Navigation Change of Colour of Starboardhand Marks from Black to Green
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that work will commence this week on changing the colour of starboardhand marks from the present colour black to the colour green.
Masters of vessels should take additional care in the area, if in doubt consult with the Lockkeeper in Drumshanbo on entering Lough Allen.
Further notice will be issued on completion.
Waterways Ireland has confirmed with Roscommon Co.Co that the advice below remains in force at this time.
Roscommon County Council wishes to advise consumers in the areas served by the Boyle and Boyle/Ardcarne Regional Water Supply Scheme that as a precautionary measure to boil water before use until further notice.
The areas affected include Killaraght, Rockingham, Knockvicar, Cootehall, Tarmon Road, Kiltycreighton, Crossna, Derrycashel, Moigh, Carrigeenroe, Battlebridge and Ardcarne.
It is essential that people in the affected areas boil any water intended for drinking or food preparation. If you are unsure of the source of your water supply, you should boil your water as a precautionary measure.
Water should be boiled for the following purposes:
Drinking
Drinks made with water
Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
Brushing of teeth
Making of ice (discard ice cubes in fridge/freezers).
Un-boiled water should not be used for these purposes.
Un-boiled water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling
TO BOIL WATER: Boil water until rolling, then allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink. Discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and any filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.
Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads, fruit and vegetables to be consumed uncooked)
Prepare baby feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been reboiled several times. Do not use bottled mineral water as most brands contain concentrations of minerals that are too high for babies.
The ‚Boil Water Notice’ will be lifted when the water supply is considered to be safe.
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Roscommon County Council regrets the inconvenience to the public.
Issued Monday 13 May 2013
Updated 17th May 2013
Charles Lawn Lt Cdr( rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 2 May 2014
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a navigation marker located on the eastern side of the channel towards the northern end of Logh Beg has been damaged .
It presently does not have a topmark and only a small portion of the marker post remains above water level posing a danger to passing vessels.
Masters are advised to proceed at slow speed and maintain a good look-out when in this part of the navigation.
