Waterways Ireland wishes to advise waterway users that Leitrim County Council, in conjunction with Water Safety Ireland, will hold open water swim lessons at two locations on the Shannon Navigation during July and August 2026.
Location 1 – Cleighran Mor Pier, Ballinaglera, Lough Allen
- Dates: Monday, 13 July to Friday, 24 July 2026
- Times: Daily between 0900 hrs and 1400 hr
- More information: Ballinaglera Water Safety - Swim and Safety Weeks 2026 Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite
Location 2 – Acres Lake Swimming Pool, Drumshanbo
- Dates: Monday, 27 July to Friday, 7 August 2026
- Times: Daily between 0900 hrs and 1800 hrs
- More information: Drumshanbo Swimming Pool Water Safety - Swim and Safety weeks 2026 Tickets | Eventbrite
Navigation Advisory
At both locations, the swimming areas will be clearly marked by a floating rope and buoy line to separate participants from the navigation channel. Masters of vessels are requested to:
- Proceed with caution when approaching either location.
- Reduce speed to the minimum required for safe steerage.
- Maintain a safe distance from the marked swimming areas.
- Comply with all reasonable directions of event staff.
Waterways Ireland thanks all waterway users for their cooperation in helping to ensure the safety of participants during this excellent community focused water safety event.
For further information, please contact: Laura: LeitrimChair@watersafety.ie
Peter Harty
Inspector of Navigation
Inspectorate.Athlone@waterwaysireland.org