MARINE NOTICE, No 080 of 2015

Lough Derg; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Lough Derg"
Lough Derg Rally; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 080 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Lough Derg

Dromaan, Terryglass, Meelick, Shannonbridge, Athlone

IWAI Lough Derg Rally 40

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Lough Derg Rally 40 will take place from Sat 11 to Sat 18 Jul 2015 and intends to visit the following harbours on these dates:

  • Saturday 11th Dromaan
  • Sunday 12th Dromaan
  • Monday 13th Terryglass
  • Tuesday 14th Terryglass
  • Wednesday 15th Anchor out
  • Thursday 16th Shannon Bridge
  • Friday 17th Athlone
  • Saturday 18th Athlone

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 15 Jun 2015

Hafeneinfahrt Dromaan; © wasserrausch; click to enlarge"
Hafeneinfahrt Dromaan; © wasserrausch
Winter Solstice in Terryglass; Kopie mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Wasserrausch.de; click to Wasserrausch
Winter Solstice in Terryglass
Derg Rally 40 Anchor out; © Captain’s Handbook;click picture to "enlarge"
Derg Rally 40 Anchor out; © CHB
Meelick Weir und Quay; © Captain’s Handbook
Meelick Weir und Quay; © CHB
Shannonbridge; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Shannonbridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Town Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge"
Athlone Town Bridge

MARINE NOTICE, No 079 of 2015

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

MARINE NOTICE, No. 079 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Athlone

Sat 4th and Sun 5th July 2015, Triathlone Triathlon Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the preliminary timings of the swim elements of the above event when navigation restrictions will be in place from the M6 by-pass bridge to Athlone Lock:

  • Sat 4 July 17hrs to 2030hrs
  • Sun 5 July 1130hrs to 1500hrs

A further Marne Notice will issue with definitive timings nearer the date. Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water , proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jun 2015

Athlone By Pass Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone By Pass Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Town Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge"
Athlone Town Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge",
Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 068 of 2015

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

MARINE NOTICE, No. 68 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Athlone

Temporary Aid to Navigation

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a temporary „Green“ starboard hand buoy has been placed south (500 metres) of Athlone Lock.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2015

Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 054 of 2015

Killinure- Lough; © esri; click to Esri Map "Killinure- Lough "
Killinure- Lough; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.54 of 2015

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Ree – Athlone

Coosan Point

Triathlon Swim Training Course.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a Triathlon Swim Training Course is presently laid out at Coosan Point, Athlone for the summer period.
The 750m course is set out just south of the Waterways Ireland moorings and is marked by three large orange buoys.
The course will be active daily when a Yellow flag is flown from a mast located on the foreshore during the following times:
0800 to 1000hrs
1230 to 1400 hrs
1700 to 2030 hrs
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing the course and to note any advice given by safety boat marshals accompanying swimmers.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 May 2015.

 Coosan Poin Lough Ree
Coosan Poin Lough Ree

MARINE NOTICE 083 of 2014

   Coosan Point and Killinure Lough Aquathon Event Wed 2 July; © click to Bing Map
Coosan Point; © Bing Map

MARINE NOTICE, No.83 of 2014

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Ree – Athlone

Coosan Point

Triathlon Swim Training Course.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a Triathlon Swim Training Course is presently laid out at Coosan Point, Athlone for the summer period.
The 750m course is set out just south of the Waterways Ireland moorings and is marked by three large orange buoys.
The course will be active daily when a Yellow flag is flown from a mast located on the foreshore during the following times:

  • 0800 to 1000hrs
  • 1230 to 1400 hrs
  • 1700 to 2030 hrs

Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing the course and to note any advice given by safety boat marshals accompanying swimmers.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 3 Jul 2014.

   Coosan Point on Lough Ree; © Captain's Handbook;click to "enlarge"
Coosan Point on Lough Ree