MARINE NOTICE, No 068 of 2015

Athlone Lock © esri; click picture to esri maps "Athlone Lock © esri"
Athlone Lock © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 68 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Athlone

Temporary Aid to Navigation

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a temporary „Green“ starboard hand buoy has been placed south (500 metres) of Athlone Lock.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2015

Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 067 of 2015

Athy River Barrow; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Athy on River Barrow"
Athy River Barrow; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 67 of 2015

BARROW NAVIGATION

Athy

Dragon Boat Regatta – 7 June 2015

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that there will be a regatta of DRAGON BOATS in Athy on 7 June 2015 between 08:30hrs and 18:30hrs.
Masters and owners of vessels operating in the area should refrain from entering the race course and comply with guidance instructions from race officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks their customers for their co-operation in these matters.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2015

Athy am Barrow River; © Captain’s Handbook
Athy am Barrow River; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 066 of 2015

Shannon-Tarmonbarry; © esri; click picture to "esri Map Shannon-Tarmonbarry-Lock  & Bridge"
Shannon-Tarmonbarry; © esri

 MARINE NOTICE, No. 66 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Tarmonbarry

Wed 3 June 2015, Aquathon Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the swim element of the above event will take place immediately downstream of the lock on Wed 3 June from 1900hrs until 1945hrs.The lock will be closed during this period.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the river from downstream and be prepared to anchor and also heed any instructions issued by the event marshals and in particular to keep a look-out for swimmers in the water.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2015

Tarmonbarry-2015 aktuell; © Captain’s Handbook
Tarmonbarry-2015 aktuell; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 065 of 2015

Lough Key; © esri
Lough Key; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 65 of 2015

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Key Area

Lifting of Boil Water Notice

Marine Notice No 38 of 2013 refers and is now withdrawn.

Waterways Ireland has been further advised by Irish Water & Roscommon County Council of the following:

  • On the advice of the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Roscommon County Council issued a boil water notice for the Boyle/Ardcarne Water Supply in May 2013 and on the Hughestown Water Supply on the 8th April 2015.
  • Irish Water and Roscommon County Council wish to notify consumers, following advice from the Health Service Executive, that Irish Water and the Council are now in a position to remove the boil water notice with immediate effect.
  • Everyone, except those with impaired immune systems, can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing of teeth. Persons with impaired immunity should consult their GP before resuming normal use of the water supply.
  • Irish Water and the Local Authority/Health Service Executive Water Liaison Group will continue to meet and will review ongoing process control, monitoring and testing of the drinking water supply.
  • The Irish Water Customer Contact Centre (1890 278 278) is available to answer customer queries in relation to this water notice. Further information is available on the www.water.ie.
  • Irish Water and Roscommon County Council acknowledge the patience, cooperation and assistance of the general public during the period of the boil water notice and greatly regret any inconvenience caused to householders and the business community.

Areas that were affected:
Boyle Ardcarne Regional Water Supply Scheme:

  • The areas affected are Boyle town and surrounds including Killaraght, Rockingham, Knockvicar, Cootehall, Tarmon Road, Kiltycreighton, Crossna, Derrycashel, Moigh, Carrigeenroe, Battlebridge and Ardcarne and semi private group water schemes served by the Boyle Ardcarne Scheme.

C.J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 May 2015

MARINE NOTICE, No 064 of 2015

Lough Key; © esri
Lough Key; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 64 of 2015

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Key

Triathlon Swimming Training Course

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a triathlon swimming training course is now set out in Lough Key between Castle Island and the mainland to the west, in an area off the navigable channel. It will be in place until the end of September and is marked by four yellow buoys.
When swimmers are on the course they will be accompanied by a safety boat and will be wearing high visibility swim hats.
Training will take place:

    • From 07.00hrs until 08.00 hrs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
    • From 18.00hrs until 20.00hrs on Tuesday and Thursday evening.

Masters are requested to navigate at slow speed and with a low wash when passing the area.

Further information may be had from :
Secretary / PRO Lough Key Triathlon Club
loughkeytriclub@gmail.com

Waterways Ireland thanks it customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 25 May 2015

Lough Key new jetty
Lough Key new jetty