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 4th Sep from 0900 hrs until 1300 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.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation with this event.
Marine Notice No 105 refers. Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that following survey of this section of the navigation greater siltation than expected has been noted.
The navigable channel on the approaches to the lock will now be marked with buoys. As this is a narrower channel than previously available masters are requested not to berth at the lead-in jetty and are advised also to make their approach to the lock in single file.
Please note the following revised times for lock operations which are subject to change.
Thursday 11th August
1pm to 4pm
Saturday 13th August
11am to 2pm
Thursday 18th August
9am to 12pm
Saturday 20th August
10am to1pm
Thursday 25th August
9am to12pm
Saturday 27th August
10am to 1pm
Thursday 1st September
9am to12pm
Saturday 3rd September
10am to 1pm
Thursday 8th September
12pm to 3pm
Saturday 10th September
2pm to 5pm
The lock keeper can be contacted at the following number 087-7972998 only during the hours of operation as shown above when he will be in attendance to operate the lock.
