MARINE NOTICE, No 103 of 2016

Tarmonbarry, Rooskey &  Begnagh Bridges  © esri
Tarmonbarry, Rooskey, Begnagh © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 103 of 2016

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 28 Aug 2016 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 (1045 hrs to 1400 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 00 353 (0)71 96 38018 for further information.
    • Shannon Navigation – Tarmonbarry Bridge (1015 hrs to 1215 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 00 353 (0)43 3326117 or (0)87 9222020 for further information.
    • Royal Canal – Begnagh Bridge
      The bridge will be closed from 0900hrs to 1015 hrs. The Lock keeper may be contacted on 00 353 (0)87 9151400.

C.J.LAWN, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Aug 2016

Begnagh Lift Bridge; © Copyright JP and licensed CC Licence.
Begnagh Lift Bridge; © Copyright JP and licensed CC Licence.

Tarmonbarry Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Tarmonbarry Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook

Rooskey Lift Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Rooskey Lift Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 102 of 2016

Clondara Lock Camlin; © esri; clicl picture to ArcGismap Shannon Clondara Lock
Clondara-Richmond-Harbour; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 102 of 2016

Shannon Navigation & Royal Canal

Clondara and Richmond Harbour

Snorkel Rally.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Clondara Snorkel Rally will take place on Sat 13th. Aug 2016 from 1400hrs to1500hrs between Clondara Bridge and Richmond Harbour.
Navigation will be restricted during this time while there are snorkelers in the water.
Masters are requested to note safety advice from event marshals and to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching the area.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Aug 2015

Clondra Lock; © Captain’s Handbook
Clondra Lock; © Captain’s Handbook

Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook
Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook