Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters of Vessels and users of the Shannon Navigation that archaeological diving operations will be taking place at Ballymacegan Island and in a number of locations between Portumna Bridge and Ballymacegan Island from 26th August to 3rd September 2024.
The principal area of operations will be the River Shannon between Ballymacegan Island Townland. Co. Tipperary and Tiernascragh Townland, Co. Galway.
Additional areas where diving will take place will be
• Area 1: south of Hayes’ Island, within back channel;
• Area 2: north and south of entrance to Madden’s Marina, on Tipperary side;
• Area 3: north of Long Island, between Ballymacegan, Co. Tipperary and Cappagh, Co. Galway.
All masters and users of the Shannon Navigation are asked to pay heed to the blue and white dive flag that will be displayed indicating diving operations and to give the dive vessels and dive area a wide berth.
It should also be noted that in the Underwater Heritage Order “restricted area” at Ballymacegan Island, masters and users of the waterway should not drop anchor as it could pose a damage threat to this sensitive archaeological area.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.
P. Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
27 August 2024