Thunder Child is Go! Record Breaking Round Ireland Attempt Begins
After months of high-speed and endurance tests the Cork-based SafeHaven Marine’s Thunder Child has begun its record-breaking round Ireland attempt. The 60ft high-speed…
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Bobby Kerr announced as Independent Chair of Great Lighthouses of Ireland
The Great Lighthouses of Ireland Partnership, the all-island tourism initiative developed by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, has announced Insomnia Chairman, Entrepreneur…
Construction 1/3 Complete on Irish Naval Service’s next OPV
Construction continues on the next offshore patrol vessel to join the Irish Naval Service. The ship is now a third of the way…
Great News for Cork | City to host European Maritime Day 2020
Cork has been announced as the designated host city for European Maritime Day in 2020 by the Council of the European Union….
Now that’s a Ship! Stunning Wind Surf is Visiting Waterford Today
Check this out for a ship! Just arrived in to Waterford, the seriously impressive Wind Surf is a sight to behold. One…
SeaFest in Galway Presents an Ocean of Opportunity for All
There’s a hugely important thread running through SeaFest that elevates it as a maritime festival. It’s an element that connects the fascinating…
Irish Water Safety Week | How to treat a Jellyfish Sting
This week is Irish Water Safety Awareness Week. Each day this week we are giving a water safety tip to help keep…
Safe to Swim? Check Bathing Water Quality with New EPA Website
The EPA has just launched a new website beaches.ie to provide vital information to beach users about bathing water quality at Ireland’s beaches and…
Irish Water Safety Week | How to Avoid Cold Water Shock
This week is Irish Water Safety Awareness Week. Each day this week we are sharing safety tips to help keep you safe in…
Irish Water Safety Week | How to Survive a Rip Current
This week is Irish Water Safety Awareness Week (June 19th – 25th). Each day this week we are sharing safety tips to…
At Our Ocean Wealth Summit, Creative Thinking takes Centre Stage
Our Ocean Wealth Summit, the annual get together for the movers and shakers in the Irish maritime world which takes place as…
It’s Irish Water Safety Week, Here’s Five Essential Safety Tips
With the fairly incredible weather out there lots of us are naturally heading straight to the beach and it makes Irish Water…
Cruise Ship Visit Ushers in New Wave of Marine Tourism to West Cork
The first cruise ship to visit Bantry Bay in 30 years arrived this week carrying over 800 passengers eager to explore the…
SeaFest 2017 in Galway looks to Inspire a Maritime Generation
The SeaFest 2017 line-up has just been released and with it the organisers are clearly looking to inspire a new generation to…
€50,000 Worth of Cocaine Discovered on Achill Beach
An American tourist discovered a strange package containing an estimated €50,000 worth of cocaine while out walking near Minaun Cliffs on Achill…
€3.6 million investment for 153 projects under FLAG Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D. announced yesterday at Ballycotton Harbour the successful projects that will deliver a…
Gorgeous Tall Ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano visits Dublin this Weekend
The striking Spanish Navy Sail training vessel Juan Sebastian de Elcano is sailing into Dublin Port this Saturday. This magnificent ship will…
[Watch] UCD Scuba Divers Epic Encounter with Basking Sharks off Mayo
The thought of an unexpected and extremely close encounter with sharks would bring a shiver to many off us but for a…
Thunder Child put through paces by World Class Racing Team
Spectators were treated to a high speed display at Cork Harbour on Saturday when two top class vessels carried out a number…
Gotta Catch ‘Em All | Another Rare Lobster Finds a Home in Achill Aquarium
The Achill Experience has become the place to see rare and amazing lobsters. Over the past month they’ve acquired three different types…
Concerns over Redevelopment Plans for Salthill’s Iconic Diving Tower
As plans to improve the Salthill seafront in Galway are refined, some local residents have voiced concerns over the planned redevelopment of…
High Speed Chase on River Liffey after Boat Stolen from Poolbeg Marina
One man has been arrested after a group stole a small boat from the Poolbeg Marina this morning and took emergency services…
Additional €1m Funding For Repair & Maintenance of Irish Harbours
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, has announced details of an extended programme to assist 9 Coastal…
Reckless Jet Skiers in Dun Laoghaire keeping Coast Guard busy
Two jet ski incidents in Dublin at the weekend highlight the importance of having a basic understanding of safety before heading out…
Surviving Cold Water Shock | Fight your Instincts, Not the Water
As the weather heats up and we head to the beach the RNLI are reminding people to stay cool in the face…
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Closed after Vandals attempt to Cut it Down
The iconic Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, one of Northern Ireland’s top attractions, is closed for the foreseeable future due to vandalism. The damage was discovered…
Want to learn to fish? Dublin Angling Initiative to grow Youth Participation
Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched their Dublin Angling Initiative for the 2017 angling season. Focused on the Greater Dublin Area, it aims…
Irish Beaches mostly Excellent Quality but Six Failing Minimum Standards
According to a new EPA report 73% of Ireland’s bathing waters are ‘Excellent’ quality but six beaches have failed to make the…
Swimming Ban at Kilkee Beach Finally Lifted in Time for Summer
A ‘Do Not Swim’ notice that had been in place on the popular bathing spot at Kilkee beach, Co. Clare since December has…
Dutch Investor looks to Quickly Flip former Irish Naval Ship for Tidy Profit
Former Irish naval vessel LÉ Aisling which sold to a Dutch investor at a recent auction in Cobh for €110,000 is now…
As Record Attempt Draws Closer, Thunder Child Gets Slick New Look
Cork shipbuilder’s Safehaven Marine are planning a record-breaking attempt this Summer circumnavigating the entire island of Ireland including Rockall which lies about 460km…
Census 2016 Revealed: 40% of Irish Population Live within 5km of Coast
It’s confirmed, we’re definitely a coastal people! The latest figures from the Census 2016 published by Central Statistics Office today has revealed…
Impressive Cruise Liner Celebrity Eclipse Makes Maiden call to Dublin Port
The giant 317m long cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse carrying over 4,000 passengers and crew called into Dublin Port yesterday morning on her maiden call…
Engines Stolen from Dun Laoghaire Boat Clubs have been Recovered
On Sunday morning three boats in Dun Laoghaire harbour had their engines stolen while a number of other boats were slashed and destroyed….
Ireland’s Seafood Habits | We can be Adventurous – If Given the Choice
An Eurobarometer survey published this year has offered up some interesting insights into Ireland’s seafood habits and how they stack up against other EU…
Cold Sweat | Donegal Family realise Beachcombing Find is actually World War Explosive
A Donegal family got more than they bargained for when it turned out their leisurely beachcombing efforts meant they had brought an…
Floating Windfarms could lead Ireland’s Sustainable Green and Gold rush
Oil and gas exploration never brought much benefit to Ireland’s economy for reasons only worth exploring if you have very low blood…
Skellig Michael visitor numbers set to soar as two new ferries added
Two new boats have been permitted for use in transporting tourists over to Skellig Michael this year. This increase in capacity to 15 boats…
Fond Farewell! Former Naval Service ship departs Irish shores one last time
The former Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ Aisling has left Irish shores for the last time, departing Cork Harbour for the Netherlands on…
Crab Back on Export Menu to China as Certification Agreement Reached
Ireland’s seafood exports to China look set to continue their impressive growth following an agreement to the proposed certificate to accompany crab…