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.
Asian Clam
Waterways Ireland has been advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that angling at the ‘hotwater’ stretch in Lanesborough, Co. Longford is prohibited. See enclosure attached.
This is an emergency response due to confirmation of the presence of the invasive species“ Asian Clam“ downstream of the ESB electricity generation powerplant located on the eastern side of the navigation .
Anglers and boat users should be aware of the dangers posed to other bodies of water as the „Asian Clam“ can spread on fishing equipment such as keep nets, landing nets, boats, rods and clothing.
Reporting of a sighting of an invasive species can be made to the IFI 24 hour hotline on 1890 34 74 24.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, The Docks, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, 24 Sep 2014
Enclosure to Marine Notice No. 119 of 2014.
Asian Clam invasive species found in Longford – Angling prohibited until further notice Inland Fisheries Ireland has prohibited angling at the‘hotwater’stretch in Lanesborough, Co. Longford. This emergency response is due to the confirmation of the presence of Asian Clam, Corbilcula fluminea, downstream of the ESB powerplant at the top of Lough Ree. Asian Clam has the ability to aggressively expand ranges and to rapidly invade areas in a short period of time, outcompeting native invertebrate communities and altering benthic habitats. This species can also cause severe problems for the maintenance operations of navigation authorities. Anglers and boat users must be aware of the dangers posed to other waters. Asian clam can spread on fishing equipment such as keep nets, landing nets, boats, rods and clothing. A decision has been made to close this section of the fishery as a temporary measure to avoid the accidental spread of Asian Clam to other waters. Inland Fisheries Ireland is working closely with all the relevant agencies, NPWS, Waterways Ireland, ESB, Bord Na Mona, OPW, Roscommon and Longford County Councils and the local community and angling groups to put immediate measures in place to re-open the Lanesboro fishery to angling. Disinfection stations will be provided by Inland Fisheries Ireland, funded by the ESB, and managed within the local community over the next two weeks. This will, combined with a responsible attitude by all water users, facilitate the resumption of angling activity in the community. The agencies unanimously agreed that a detailed scientific survey will be carried out within the next 7-10 days. This survey will inform decisions on the collaborative actions required for the medium and long term interventions and strategies. Continued awareness and responsible behaviour by all water users is paramount to ensuring the work of the agencies involved has the best chance for success and the prevention of any further spread. In this regard all of the agencies appeal to the respective stakeholders to continue to observe bio-security measures, seek advice on any planned activity and assist in the efforts to manage a very difficult situation. Inland Fisheries Ireland would also like to advise water users that they can report a sighting of any invasive species to the 24 hour hotline on 1890 34 74 24.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the 54th. Shannon Boat Rally will take place from Sat 26thJul until Sun 3rd Aug 2014.
The rally will transit from Lough Ree to Shannonbridge (31 Jul) and onwards to Ballinasloe (2 Aug) during this period.
Masters should allow extra time for lock passage at Athlone when the Rally is moving south due to the large number of
vessel to be put through the lock.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that an open water swimming race will take place at Hodson Bay, Lough Ree on Sat 19th Jul 2014 between 1000hrs and 1200hrs from the beach area immediately north of Hodson Bay harbour.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this stretch of the navigation and note any advice given by race stewards and safety boat crew.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
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.
