MARINE NOTICE No 79 of 2021
Shannon Navigation
Athlone
New slipway works
Cautionary Advice
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that instream work on the new Slipway South of the Athlone Lock have ceased (and on the East Bank Approximately 200 metres South of the Weir). Works will recommence in May 2022. Temporary yellow markers are in place around the extremities of the works area.
Masters of vessels are advised to proceed with additional caution at slow speed and keep to the west bank while navigating in this area.
Waterways Ireland apologies for any inconvenience caused.
P Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
20 October 2021