The River Shannon

Published: Thu 28 Oct 2021, 4:08 PM

Last updated: Thu 28 Oct 2021, 4:11 PM

The River Shannon

Athlone Lock on the Shannon Navigation. Credit: Niall McAuley/Flickr

Athlone lock to close for two days next week

The River Shannon

Published: Thu 28 Oct 2021, 4:08 PM

Last updated: Thu 28 Oct 2021, 4:11 PM

The Athlone lock on the River Shannon will be temporarily closed next week.

The closure will take palce from Monday, November 1, to Wednesday, November 3 inclusive.

The closure is taking place to facilitate flood relief works.

The River Shannon

Published: Thu 28 Oct 2021, 4:08 PM

Last updated: Thu 28 Oct 2021, 4:11 PM

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