Shannon Navigation
Tarmonbarry to Ballyleague
Navigation Closure
The Great River Swim
0900hrs to 1400hrs on Sat 18 May 2024
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters of Vessels and users of the Shannon Navigation that The Great River Swim will take place between Tarmonbarry and Ballyleague on Saturday 18 May 2024. Approx 500 swimmers will participate in the swim event.
The Shannon Navigation between Tarmonbarry lock and Ballyleague bridge will be closed from 0900hrs to 1400hrs on Saturday 18th May 2024. Tarmonbarry lock and Clondara canal lock will be closed from 0900hrs to 1400hrs. Vessels will be prohibited from proceeding upstream from Ballyleague bridge between 0900hrs to 1400hrs.
A series of large bright green and red buoys (branded with Gaelforce) will be positioned along the swim route on the evening of Friday 17th May 2024 and will be removed after the swim on Saturday 18th May 2024.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.
P Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
Waterways Ireland
23 April 2023
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