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MARINE NOTICE, No. 56of 2014
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Grand Canal to Banagher
Fin Swimming Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a fin swimming event will take place on Sun 8 June between 1230 hrs and 1630 hrs
The event will start at a point approximately 2.5km upstream of Banagher , at the junction of the Shannon and the Grand Canal, and finish in Banagher at the marina slipway.
Swimmers taking part will be accompanied by a safety boat and will be wearing high visibility swim hats.
Masters are requested to navigate at slow speed and with a low wash when passing the area and note any advice from the event safety boats
in the interest of safety.
Further information may be had from :
Jonathan O’Meara
Shannonside Sub Aqua Club
353-(0)85-1735204
Waterways Ireland thanks it customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 3 Jun 2014
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