LÉ William Butler Yeats rescue 109 people in first Mediterranean Operation
The LÉ William Butler Yeats rescued a total of 109 migrants from the Mediterranean yesterday in their first rescue operation since being…
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LÉ William Butler Yeats off to Mediterranean as LÉ Eithne returns home
LÉ William Butler Yeats set sail today for the Mediterranean to relieve the crew of the LÉ Eithne and continue the Naval…
Maiden call – LÉ William Butler Yeats visits Dun Laoghaire
The Irish Naval Service’s newest ship the LÉ William Butler Yeats sailed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this weekend on its maiden visit to the…
Navy’s New Ship: Meet LÉ William Butler Yeats
The Irish Naval Service has this month floated out the LÉ William Butler Yeats. It’s the third Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), joining…
L.É. William Butler Yeats in East Coast Training with Dutch Navy
L.É. William Butler Yeats took part in exercises with the Royal Netherlands Navy on the east coast of Ireland this week. The…
L.É. William Butler Yeats inspects Super-trawlers off West Coast
Over the weekend L.É. William Butler Yeats inspected the German and Dutch super-trawlers that have been fishing off the west coast. A number of…
Big Gun of L.E. William Butler Yeats tested on South Coast
The main gun of L.E. William Butler Yeats was tested on the south coast today. The 76mm primary armament was closely monitored as multiple…
Navy’s new ship: William Butler Yeats arrives into Cobh
The Irish naval services’ new ship William Butler Yeats arrived into Cobh Saturday morning (23rd July) for the first time having departed the Devon coast…
LÉ George Bernard Shaw naming ceremony in Waterford today
The official naming and commissioning ceremony of the latest Irish Naval vessel LÉ George Bernard Shaw took place in Waterford this afternoon….
LÉ George Bernard Shaw open for visitors in Cork this Patrick’s Weekend
The latest member of the Irish Naval fleet LÉ George Bernard Shaw will be open to the public this St Patrick’s weekend…
Newest member fleet LÉ George Bernard Shaw open for visitors in Galway
The latest member of the Irish Naval fleet LÉ George Bernard Shaw will be open to the public next Monday and Tuesday…
The Irish Naval Service – 72 years of Excellent Service (1946 – 2018)
The origins of Ireland’s seagoing naval service are closely tied to the founding of the state and our intricate relationship with the UK….
Sun, Sea and SeaFest made for a hugely enjoyable festival weekend in Galway
Today is the final day of what has been a gloriously sun-soaked weekend of maritime activities on the Galway docks. SeaFest brings…
New Irish Naval Service Ship to be named LÉ George Bernard Shaw
The newest addition to the Irish Naval Service Fleet will be named after the acclaimed Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. The announcement…
Meet The Fleet | The Eight Big Ships of Ireland’s Naval Service
The Irish Naval Service for 70 years has been providing fisheries protection, sea patrols, surveillance and smuggling prevention. Ireland’s maritime territory is not small….
LÉ Aisling sails out on her final patrol
Last week the LÉ Aisling sailed out from Cobh on her final patrol. She served for for 36 years and throughout her career…
New naval vessel L.É. George Bernard Shaw floats out for first time
The Irish Naval Services latest ship L.É. George Bernard Shaw was floated out for the first time on Friday. The ship, which…
Open to Visitors | Naval Service Ships visit Dublin and Cork this Patrick’s Weekend
As part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Dublin and Cork two of the Irish Naval Service vessels, LÉ Orla and…
Hospital Ship for Irish Naval Service – A Worthy Aspiration
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he supports plans to introduce a navy hospital ship which would respond to humanitarian emergencies worldwide. He…
New Irish Naval Service Ship Commissioned in Galway Today
The Irish Naval Service’s new ship LÉ William Butler Yeats has been officially named and commissioned this morning at Galway Docks. In a ceremony officiated…
Irish Naval Service help in the Fight against COVID-19
The Irish Naval Service has established ‘one-stop-shops’ to support COVID-19 testing in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The vessels are acting as support…
SeaFest kicked off today in Galway to the most glorious sunshine and blue skies
As temperatures around the country soared, SeaFest kicked off with a flurry of fun maritime activities on and off the water in…
SeaFest 2018 | Countdown to festival as full line-up announced
We couldn’t be more excited for SeaFest 2018 and as the final countdown begins the full festival lineup has just been announced! This…
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Want to join the Irish Naval Service? Here’s what you need to know.
Ever dream of a career on the sea? A life sailing Irish waters, protecting our national interest as you develop your seamanship and leadership…