MARINE NOTICE, No 075 of 2015

Shannon-Tarmonbarry; © esri; click picture to "esri Map Shannon-Tarmonbarry-Lock  & Bridge"
Shannon-Tarmonbarry; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 075 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Tarmonbarry

Sat 13 and Sun 14 June 2015 Kidathon and Triathlon Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the waiting jetty south of Tarmonbarry Lock and the lock itself will be unavailable on Sat 13 Jun from 1800hrs until 1900hrs to facilitate the above events.
Further the swim element of the above event will take place immediately downstream of the lock on Sun 14 June from 1030hrs until 1100hrs.The lock will be closed during this period.
Also the N5 road lifting bridge will be unavailable to boat traffic between 1040hrs and 1240hrs. Masters may wish to consider the Camlin river as a alternative route.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the river from downstream and be prepared to anchor and also heed any instructions issued by the event marshals and in particular to keep a look-out for swimmers in the water.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2015

Tarmonbarry-2015 aktuell; © Captain’s Handbook
Tarmonbarry-2015 aktuell; © CHB
Tarmonbarry Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Tarmonbarry Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook