MARINE NOTICE, No 082 of 2015

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

MARINE NOTICE, No. 082 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Athlone

Sat 4th and Sun 5th July 2015

Navigation Restrictions -Triathlone Triathlon Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the timings of the swim elements of the above event when navigation will be temporarily closed from the M6 by-pass bridge to Athlone Lock.

  • Sat 4 July 1715 hrs to 1745hrs (East bank south of Town Bridge only)      1830 hrs to 2030hrs
  • Sun 5 July 1130hrs to 1400hrs

Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water at all times, proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Masters should further note that berthing south of the Town Bridge on the East bank will be limited to a small number of vessels to facilitate swimmers as they approach the exit ramp.

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

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2015

Athlone By Pass Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone By Pass Bridge;© CHB
Athlone-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook
Athlone-Lock; © CHB

MARINE NOTICE, No 071 of 2015

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

MARINE NOTICE, No. 71 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Tarmonbarry

Wed 3 June 2015, Aquathon Event

Marine Notice No 66 of 2015 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that further to Marine Notice No 66, the N5 road lifting bridge will be unavailable to boat traffic between 19.10hrs and 20.00hrs on today, Wed 3 Jun.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 3 Jun 2015

Tarmonbarry Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Tarmonbarry Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 069 of 2015

Lanesborough Ballyleague Bridge; © esri; click picture to "Lanesborough Ballyleague Bridge on Lough Ree"
Lanesborough Ballyleague Bridge; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 69 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Lanesborough Ballyleague Bridge

Wed 1 and Sat 11 July 2015

Aquathon and Triathlon Events

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the swim element of the above events will take place immediately downstream of the Lanesborough Ballyleague bridge, on the eastern bank, on Wed 1 July between 19.30 hrs and 20.00hrs and on Sat 11 Jul between 11.00hrs and 12.00hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the river and heed any instructions issued by the event marshals.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 2 Jun 2015

Downstream of the Lanesborough Ballyleague Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook; "click picture to enlarge"
Downstream of the Lanesborough Ballyleague Bridge; © CHB

MARINE NOTICE, No 063 of 2015

Carrick on Shannon; © esri; click to "ArcgisMap
Carrick on Shannon; © esri

Shannon Navigation

Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick Carnival 29 May to 7 June

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that on Sun 31st May between 2200hrs and 2359 hrs, a fireworks display will be conducted from a barge anchored in Murrays Bay, approx. 300 m South of the Town Bridge. No vessels are to approach within 100m of the barge during the firing routine.
On Mon 1 June between 1400hrs and 1700hrs a raft race and a swimming event will take place within the immediate vicinity of the Town Bridge, note that swimmers will cross from one side of the navigation during this event.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash while keeping a sharp look-out at all times when in this area and to note any directions given by the attending safety boats.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 May 2015

Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 046 of 2015

Victoria Lock Meelick; © esri; click picture to "Arcgis Map"
Victoria Lock Meelick; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 46 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Meelick Lock

Temporary Closure on Mon 11 May 0930 hrs to 1430hrs

Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Networks that a power outage will take place at Meelick Lock on Mon 11 May between 0930 hrs and 1430hrs. The lock will remain closed during this period
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 May2015

Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook
Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook
Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook
Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook