Maynooth Students gain unique access to Ireland’s Marine Mapping Programme INFOMAR
A new Masters module specialising in remote sensing and the principles of seabed mapping has been successfully delivered by a joint partnership…
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Olympic-Class Ocean Liners: Olympic, Titanic & Britannic
Born in the Belfast shipyards of Harland & Wolff, they were three magnificent sisters, the pride of the White Star Line. The…
Avoid Water Activities to Protect RNLI Volunteers from COVID-19
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is advising the public that they should not take part in any water-based activity on or…
Box Sets, Cartoons & Craggy Island | TV Shows to Keep you Entertained!
OK, we can’t ignore it’s pretty sunny outside but we all know what we have to do in this time of international…
Seashells of the Irish Coast | Your Easy Shell Identification Guide!
Shells are fascinating things to find and marvel at when you walk along the coast. Once home to relatively short-lived marine creatures,…
The Titanic Photos of Fr Browne | A Unique Glimpse Onboard
On the 10th April 1912, the newly-built RMS Titanic set out on her maiden voyage, departing from Southampton, England. She first called…
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…
Explorer Education Ocean Facts and Lesson Plans for School Children
The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme’s outreach team are sharing their favourite marine facts and lesson plans about the ocean, for teachers,…
The Sinking of the Lightship Guillemot
It’s March 28th 1917, the height of the first world war and a time before advanced navigation technologies like radar. You are captain…
Water Safety | Children at greater risk over the St Patrick’s Day period
Half a million primary school children will not be attending school over the St Patrick’s Day period (and will be off for…
Royals discuss the Sea and Conservation with Marine Institute on Coastal Walk in Howth
The vital role of the ocean, climate change, and actions to safeguard it for future generations were the focus of conversations between…
Ghost Ship washed up in Cork by Storm Dennis
An abandoned cargo ship has been discovered washed up on the rocks at Ballycotton, Co. Cork following strong winds from Storm Dennis…
Delivered by Drone and Human Ingenuity, New Methods to Map Ireland’s Seaweed
“Seaweeds in the intertidal zone may look quite similar, especially in terms of colour. By using a drone equipped with a special…
Galway family deploy Argo float in the Atlantic Ocean
A Marine Institute Argo Float was deployed en route from Cape Verde Islands to French Guiana by the Quinlan-Owens family from Galway,…
Best Irish Seafood Festivals 2020 | Coast Monkey’s Essential Guide
All over Ireland, villages and coastal communities are beginning to plan their seafood festivals this year, to share the very best of…
What’s on this February? Events around the Irish Coast
This February events around the Irish coast include a music festival, comedy festival and traditional Gaelic festival – so as far as…
Castletownbere RNLI to receive Gallantry award for rescue that saved six lives
Castletownbere RNLI lifeboat crew are to be honoured for a dramatic rescue of a fishing crew that took place in challenging conditions…
Seafaring Cats and Dogs! Faithful Companions on the High Seas
Animals have accompanied seafarers for as long as people have ventured out on to the waves and they’ve been present for many…
Contract Signed! New Science Research Vessel for Ireland on the Way
The Marine Institute has announced a contract has been signed between the Marine Institute and Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon Vigo S.A. for…
The Sinking of the RMS Leinster | 10th October 1918
10th October 1918 – an infamous date in Irish maritime history – the day the RMS Leinster was sunk by a German submarine…
Cold water shock is a killer – Here’s how to avoid it
Summer is here and a lot of us will be taking full advantage and heading towards the coast. And as we all…
Orange tide in Dublin coastal waters confirmed as algal bloom
The orange tide present in water along Dublin’s south coast has been confirmed as a non-toxic algal bloom. There were concerns about…
Explore you Shore! Call for volunteers to Explore Irish Coastal Biodiversity
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has launched a new marine citizen science project called ‘Explore Your Shore! The project focuses on recording…
On Bloomsday: A look around Joyce’s Sandycove Martello Tower
It’s the Martello tower here in Sandycove Dublin, where James Joyce briefly stayed in 1904, that provided the opening location to his much…
Research collaboration highlighted at European Maritime Day
European Maritime Day 2019, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal from 16-17 May, is one of the largest marine science and policy meetings…
Irish Lights seek feedback on marine Aids to Navigation service
Marine users of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) are invited to contribute to a General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) AtoN requirement review by providing…
Join the Go Atlantic Blue Campaign for World Oceans Day | 8th June
Famous buildings and landmarks across Ireland are set to ‘Go Atlantic Blue’ over the weekend 7th -10th June to celebrate our connection…
Standing up for the Environment on a Wild Atlantic Paddle Board Adventure
The rise in numbers of people passionately showing their support for the environment is a hugely positive and necessary phenomenon. Awareness is…
Playing On The Edge of Ireland – Rock Climbing in Donegal
In part 3 of a 3-part series, mountain instructor Iain Miller takes us on a rock climbing adventure in Donegal. County Donegal in the…
Playing On The Edge of Ireland – Donegal’s Seastacks and Islands
In part 1 of a 3 part series, mountain instructor Iain Miller describes the incredible adventures to be had on the spectacular Donegal coast. Living…
What’s on this May? The Best Events around the Irish Coast
With the May Bank Holiday weekend coming up and the start of the summer festival season on the horizon, there are lots…
Farming Seaweed in Ireland workshop explores future of the sector
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) hosted a ‘Farming Seaweed in Ireland’ workshop in Ennis on 10th April. The aim of the workshop was…
Panelling from HMHS Britannic, Titanic’s Sister Ship, set for Auction
The panelling from two luxurious staterooms on Titanic’s sister ship, the HMHS Britannic, will take centre stage at a two-day auction on…
Fishing Tools | New Mapping App to Identify Discard Hotspots
The Marine Institute has developed a new online application to help the fishing industry identify areas with consistent catch rates over multiple…
New BIM inshore survey boat launched to monitor mussel bed stocks
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed launched a new inshore survey boat in Kinsale, Co Cork. The Bord Iascaigh…
Martello Towers and Second World War Lookout Posts to be Reactivated
The Irish government has issued its Coastal and Maritime Defence Plan in advance of Britain’s departure from the EU. The plan, which…
School Winners! SEA-SEIS Art and Music Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the SEA-SEIS Drawing & Rap Competition winners have just been announced! Primary and secondary school students were invited to…
Invasive Species Alert | What To Do If You Spot a Coypu?
Waterways Ireland has issued an invasive species alert for the Coypu, a large rodent species which may have been spotted on Royal…
Rescue 116 crew commemorated at Skerries Pole Sea Memorial
In the early hours of 14th March 2017 Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 crashed into the sea while supporting a rescue…
Best Irish Maritime Festivals 2019 | Coast Monkey’s Essential Guide
2019 is set to be a HUGE year for maritime festivals across Ireland with a packed calendar of exciting festivals taking place,…