Captain's Handbook ©

MARINE NOTICE, No. 102 of 2014

Shannon Navigation  & Royal Canal

Tarmonbarry, Rooskey & Begnagh Bridges

Longford Maraton

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users that in order to facilitate the annual Longford marathon road race on Sun 24 Aug 2014 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 (10.45 hrs to 12.45 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 (0)71 96 38018 for further information.
• Shannon Navigation – Tarmonbarry Bridge (10.15 hrs to 12.15 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 (0)43 3326117 or 087-9222020 for further information.
• Royal Canal – Begnagh Bridge
  The bridge will be closed from 0900hrs to 1030 hrs. The Lock keeper may be contacted on 00-(0)87-9151400.

C.J.LAWN, Inspector of Navigation, 30 July 2014