MARINE NOTICE 116 of 2015

Athlone Lock; © esri; click picture to esri maps "Athlone Lock"
Athlone Lock; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 116 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Athlone, Athlone Lock

Lock Gate Fault

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the upstream gate, on the eastern side, at Athlone Lock is not fully operational and as a result passage is restricted to one gate width only until further notice.
Masters are requested to approach the upstream gates at slow speed and with minimum wash and to follow directions issued by the lockkeeper.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused by this restriction and thanks its customers for their cooperation.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 5 Sep 2015

Athlone-Lock; click to enlarge
Athlone-Lock

MARINE NOTICE, 083 of 2015

Shannon one Design; © Soda click to Website Shannon one Design
Shannon one Design © SODA

MARINE NOTICE, No.83 of 2015

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Athlone to Portumna

SHANNON ONE DESIGN (SOD)

Long Distance Sailing Race

Sat 27th. and Sun 28th. June 2015

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the above race. SOD’s will race from Athlone lock to Banagher harbour on Sat the 27th. and from Banagher to Portumna bridge on Sun 28th.
Masters of powerboats are requested to heed their wash when passing vessels under sail and accordingly to observe the navigation rules.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 22 Jun 2015.

Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook
Banagher Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook
Banagher Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook
Portumna Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge"
Portumna Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE 076 of 2014

Athlone M6 Bypass; © esri; click picture to esri maps "M6 Bypass-Athlone Boat Club"
M6 Bypass- Bridge Athlone;

MARINE NOTICE, No.76 of 2014

SHANNON NAVIGATION

ATHLONE

NAVIGATION RESTRICTIONS

“WATERWAYS IRELAND TRIATHLONE”

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that navigation restrictions will be in place in Athlone between the Athlone By-pass bridge (M6) and the Athlone Lock, to facilitate the swimming element of this national event.

Date Time Navigation Duration Activity
Fri 4 Jul 2014 19.30 to 20.30 Closed 1 hr Practice Swim
Sat 5 Jul 2014 14.30 to 17.30 Closed 3 hrs Racing

Masters are requested to note any advice or requests issued by course marshals / safety boat crew when approaching the course in the interest of safety.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Jun 2014.

Athlone by pass bridge; © Captain’s Handbook
Athlone by pass bridge; © Captain’s Handbook