Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users that in order to facilitate the annual Abbott Longford marathon road race on Sunday 25 August 2024 lifting bridge operations will be restricted accordingly.
The following air draft restrictions will apply to the lifting bridges, which will be closed during the time periods indicated below.
Royal Canal – Begnagh Bridge
The bridge will be closed from 0730hrs to 1000 hrs. The Lock keeper may be contacted on 00 353 087 9151400.
Shannon Navigation - Tarmonbarry Bridge (0845 hrs to 1200 hrs)
The air draft at Tarmonbarry at Ordinary Summer Level is 7'9" (2.35m). The Lock keeper can be contacted during lock opening hours at 00 353 (0) 43 3326117 or 087 9222020 for further information. Alternative route via the Camlin River is available.
Shannon Navigation - Rooskey Bridge (0930 hrs to 1245 hrs)
The air draft at Roosky Bridge at Ordinary Summer Level is 10ft (3.025m). There is an air draft gauge erected at the bridge on both Upper and Lower approaches. The Lock keeper can be contacted during lock opening hours at 00 353 (0) 71 96 38018 for further information.
P Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
Waterways Ireland
12 August 2024