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.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that this section of the navigation is now open and that the immediate operational schedule for Sarsfield Lock is as follows :
Thursday 11th August
1pm to 4pm
Monday 15th August
1pm to 4pm
Thursday 18th August
9am to 12pm
Monday 22th August
12pm to 3pm
Thursday 25th August
9am to12pm
Monday 29th August
1pm to 4pm
Thursday 1st September
9am to12pm
Monday 5th September
11am.to 2pm
Thursday 8th September
12pm to 3pm
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.
Marine Notices Nos. 16, 84 and 95 of 2016 are now withdrawn
Waterways Ireland thanks it customers for their patience in this matter.
Wakeboard Championship 2016 Christie Park,5th -13th August
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all users that during the event navigation will be
restricted through the stretch of navigation between Coleraine Town bridge and Sandelford
bridge from 9.00am to 6.00pm from 5th to 13th August inclusive.
Users wishing to travel through the zone should phone in advance to the lockkeeper at the
Cutts on 02870342999 for up to date information.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
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.
