Shannon Navigation
Carrick-on-Shannon
Carrick Carnival 29 May to 7 June
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that on Sun 31st May between 2200hrs and 2359 hrs, a fireworks display will be conducted from a barge anchored in Murrays Bay, approx. 300 m South of the Town Bridge. No vessels are to approach within 100m of the barge during the firing routine.
On Mon 1 June between 1400hrs and 1700hrs a raft race and a swimming event will take place within the immediate vicinity of the Town Bridge, note that swimmers will cross from one side of the navigation during this event.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash while keeping a sharp look-out at all times when in this area and to note any directions given by the attending safety boats.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 May 2015
