Courtmacsherry RNLI in call out to Kite Surfer in difficulties off Coolmain
As Storm Dennis bore down on the south coast, the Courtmacsherry RNLI all-weather Trent Class lifeboat Frederick Storey Cockburn was called out…
Articles by Ann Robinson
Coastal Treasures | A Very Brief History of the Martello Towers
Maybe you’ve seen one or two of these peculiar round structures while on the Dart along Dublin bay or along the coast in…
Celebrating the legend that is Antarctic Explorer Tom Crean!
On the 27th July 1938, we lost one of Ireland’s most extraordinary characters in Tom Crean. Antarctic explorer, hero and latterly a…
Poems from the Coast | Mercy-Errands by Daniel Wade
Poems from the Coast | A Maritime Poetry Series This poem recalls the tragedy that saw nine crewmen of the Fethard on Sea…
World Polar Bear Day | Celebrating the Irish Bear on Top of the World!
February 27th is International Polar Bear Day – a great excuse to celebrate these incredible arctic animals as well give an important…
Celebrating Ireland’s Great Explorers | Ernest Shackleton
Ernest Henry Shackleton – one of the great figures of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration – was born on the 15th February 1874 in…
Humpback Whales – Real Life Giants of the Irish Coast
The legend goes it was Fionn MacCool that built the causeway on the beautiful Antrim Coast. That fascinating rock formation on the north…
Booterstown Marsh – A unique Dublin Bay wetland
Booterstown Nature Reserve lies right at the heart of Dublin Bay. This unique wetland is the last remaining salt marsh on the south…
Designing Grandeur | Thomas Andrews, Chief Designer of the Titanic
Thomas Andrews (7 February 1873 – 15 April 1912) was the chief designer behind one of the greatest and most famously ill-fated vessels…
MV Kerlogue | A Brave Friend Indeed!
The Second World War was a time of great suffering but even in war the business of everyday living doesn’t grind to…
Get Involved! Volunteers wanted for North Bull Island Programme
Love nature, wildlife and the great outdoors? This could be for you – Dublin City Council are seeking volunteers to join the North…
National Explorers Pop Art & Creative Writing Competition launched to inspire an Ocean Super hero
The Marine Institute‘s Explorers Education Programme have launched the Explorers Super Hero Pop Art & Creative Writing competition, where all primary school…
Remembering the SS Laurentic | 25th January 1917
While the career of the SS Laurentic was short-lived, it was marked by some remarkable events. Long after her tragic demise, when…
World War Two ÉIRE sign discovered at Hook Head, Wexford
After their success last weekend at Cahore Point in Wexford, a group made up of folklorists, archaeologists, historians and lovers all things…
Unearthing ÉIRE | World War Marker at Cahore Point, Wexford Rediscovered
A piece of Irish maritime heritage was uncovered yesterday when a group led by local historian Michael Fortune rediscovered the lost Look…
Researchers invited to apply for three Eurofleets+ Programmes
Eurofleets+ is calling for applications from researchers for three programmes – the Ship-time and marine Equipment Application (SEA) Programme Call ‘Regional’, Remote…
Poems from the coast | Edward Bransfield by Daniel Wade
In his series of maritime inspired poems by the talented Dublin poet Daniel Wade, the story of Edward Bransfield, a Cork-born sailing master…
Remembering the Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Disaster | 24th December 1895
The Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Disaster remains one of the worst tragedies in the history of the RNLI in Ireland. On Christmas Eve…
Remembering the SS Isolda and her crew | Lost December 19th 1940
December 19th 1940 | The lightship tender SS Isolda was on route from Rosslare with supplies for the nearby lightships when she…
Argentinian Navy tall ship Libertad visits Dublin port this weekend
The stunning Argentinian navy tall ship Libertad is sailing into Dublin port for the weekend. The vessel will be docked at Sir…
Rosses Point Maritime Heritage Weekend 2019
The coastal village of Rosses Point, Sligo is steeped in seafaring tradition. Now in the 4th year, its Maritime Heritage Weekend is…
HMS Drake struck by U-Boat off Rathlin Island | 2nd October 1917
On October 2nd 1917 HMS Drake was sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim. Today the…
Victorian Tragedy – Coast Guard rescue crew off Bray Seafront
Bound for Liverpool, the Leona would get lost and sink off Bray. In heavy weather and tragic circumstances, three crew members and…
Skerries RNLI rescue kayaker stranded on St. Patrick’s island
Skerries RNLI were tasked on Sunday (22 September) shortly before 6pm after Dublin Coast Guard received a 999 call from a man…
The Sinking of HMS Wasp – A Mystery Veiled in Darkness
On the morning of September 22nd 1884 the HMS Wasp was sent on the less than savoury task of ferrying police and…
The first Swim Safe Session held at the Share Centre, County Fermanagh
The programme was run in the Share Centre in Lisnaskea, county Fermanagh with trained instructors sharing water safely advice with over 160…
Arklow RNLI launch to assist 12-metre fishing vessel
Arklow RNLI was launched yesterday at approximately 1.27pm to assist a fishing vessel in need of assistance following a launch request from…
Calling all citizen scientists – take part in the annual Coastwatch survey
Coastwatch is conducting its annual coastal survey and needs your help. They are looking for volunteers from all walks of life to…
The Tower’s Seafood Festival | 20th – 22nd September
Head to Westport, Co. Mayo this September to get your seafood fix with Ireland’s newest seafood festival. The Tower’s Bar & Restaurant…
Aran Islands RNLI carry out medical evacuation of man with fractured arm
The volunteer crew of the all-weather lifeboat were asked to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 4.15pm Sunday afternoon. A man…
Beautiful sail training ship Cuauhtémoc set to visit Dublin next week
The impressive sail training ship for the Mexican navy Cuauhtémoc will be visiting Dublin Port next week as part of a tour…
Million-euro training fund helps two Wicklow RNLI volunteers learn vital skills
Two trainee lifeboat volunteer crew members at Wicklow RNLI lifeboat station has had a vital part of their crew training funded by…
HMS Guide Me II lost off Dublin Bay | 29th August 1918
The HMS Guide Me II was a steam drifter built in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1907. During the First World War in March…
Dun Laoghaire RNLI comes to the aid of a solo sailor dismasted off Dalkey Island
Dun Laoghaire RNLI responded to a 34ft yacht unexpectedly dismasted while sailing near Dalkey Island. The volunteer lifeboat crew was requested to…
Busy week for Arklow RNLI with multiple callouts
Arklow RNLI launched twice on Wednesday, first to go the aid of three onboard a broken down boat and later to search…
Join Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean 2019
Clean Coasts annual Big Beach Clean weekend returns from the 20th – 22nd September. Around the country hundreds of beach cleans will…
Don’t miss Dalkey Lobster Festival this weekend (22nd – 25th August)
Dalkey Lobster Festival returns this weekend (22nd – 25th) with a celebration of Irish seafood and an exciting programme of fun events…
Howth Harbour’s first Seabin will help tackle plastic waste
After a successful fundraising campaign, Howth Harbour’s first seabin will be deployed into the Harbour later this week. The floating device is…
SS Arabic: Bound for America, sunk off Kinsale (1915)
The impressive SS Arabic was built in the Belfast shipyards of Harland and Wolff for the illustrious White Star Line. She was…
Two call outs in two days for Youghal RNLI
The volunteer crew of Youghal RNLI were paged at 6.50pm on Thursday to reports of 1 person on board an open boat…