Rowers fear Shannon seaplane service could ‘cause deaths’

THE setting up of a seaplane service from a pontoon on the Shannon near Limerick city centre has come under fire from rowers.

The long-established St Michael’s Rowing Club, located on the opposite side of the river bank from the proposed seaplane base, warned it may have to relocate upriver to O’Brien’s Bridge for fear of injury, or death, to its members.

Harbour Flights Ireland has received planning permission from Limerick City Council to install floating pontoons, an access gateway, mooring anchors and other infrastructure for the berthing of a seaplane.