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 3rd Sep from 0900 hrs until 1200 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.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 26 Jul 2017
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users that to facilitate the annual Longford marathon road race on Sun 27 Aug 2017 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 (1015 hrs to 1245 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 (0945 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 9222070 for further information.
Royal Canal – Begnagh Bridge
The bridge will be closed from 0830hrs to 1015 hrs. The Lock keeper may be contacted on 00 353 (0)87 9151400.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters that the swimming element of a triathlon event will take place at Coosan Point on Sat 9th.
Sep from 1045 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.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 26 Jul 2017
Waterways Ireland wishes to remind masters and owners of Personal Water Craft e.g.Jet Skis and Fast Powerboats that the approaches to Killenure Lough from Lough Ree, past Coosan Point moorings and onwards past Quigley’s Marina is a maximum 5 km per hour speed zone.
The purpose of the speed limit is to avoid collisions at speed in a narrow channel and to reduce the effect of wash on the shore and moorings, thereby posing a hazard to other users.
Coosan Point is a high use amenity area for water based activities where fishing, swimming, sailing, canoeing take place. All users enter and exit the water from the foreshore and families with young children use the concrete slipway for paddling and watching wildlife.
Masters of jet skis and fast powerboats launching from Coosan Point should proceed to Lough Ree or alternatively further up Killenure Lough at a speed not greater than 5km/hr , avoid coming closer than 100m of the moorings, marina and designated swim area and do so with minimum wash.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
