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Marine Notice No 38 of 2013 refers and is now withdrawn.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

MARINE NOTICE, No 063 of 2015

Carrick on Shannon; © esri; click to "ArcgisMap
Carrick on Shannon; © esri

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

Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 062 of 2015

North Shannon; © esri; click picture to "esri North Shannon"
North Shannon; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 62 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

North Shannon

Lough Allen Canal and Camlin Loop
Blue Way Routes

Waterways Ireland wishes to remind masters and owners of vessels that these „Blue Way“ routes are active and canoeists, kayakers and other paddlers should be expected to be encountered.
Masters should navigate with due caution.
Waterways Ireland thanks their customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 May 2015

WI-Shannon-Blueway-Map; © Waterways-Ireland; click picture to "The Shannon Blueway Map"
WI-Shannon-Blueway-Map; © Waterways-Ireland