Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users that, to facilitate the annual Abbott Longford Marathon road race on Sunday, 30 August 2026, lifting bridge operations will be restricted as follows:
Royal Canal – Begnagh Bridge Closed: 07:30 to 10:00 hrs
- Contact: Lock Keeper at +353 (0)87 915 1400
Shannon Navigation – Tarmonbarry Bridge Closed: 08:45 to 12:00 hrs
- Air draft at Ordinary Summer Level: 7’9” (2.35m)
- Alternative route via the Camlin River is available
- Contact: Lock Keeper at +353 (0)43 332 6117
Shannon Navigation – Rooskey Bridge Closed: 09:30 to 12:45 hrs
- Air draft at Ordinary Summer Level: 10’0” (3.025m)
- Air draft gauges are in place on both approaches
- Contact: Lock Keeper at +353 (0)71 963 8018
Bridge operations at each location will resume as soon as the final runner has passed. Such closures are rare, and Waterways Ireland greatly appreciates the patience of boaters in supporting this important community event.
Further information is available here: Abbott Longford Marathon 2026
Peter Harty
Inspector of Navigation
Inspectorate.Athlone@waterwaysireland.org