A Seapoint tragedy – Loss of the Rochdale and Prince of Wales
On calm sunny afternoons at Seapoint it’s hard to imagine the bay as anything other than a steady and benign body of water, welcoming bathers,…
Articles by Ann Robinson
Clean Coasts’ Love Your Coast Photography Competition Winners Announced
The Love Your Coast competition has been an integral part of the Clean Coasts programme for numerous years. Being Ireland’s foremost community-based…
Book Launch | Dauntless Courage: Celebrating the History of Dunmore East RNLI
Radio presenter Damien Tiernan will lead an online panel discussion (Wednesday 25 November at 8 pm) with ‘Dauntless Courage’ author David Carroll…
New study finds corals surviving in extreme conditions within Irelands largest submarine canyon
New research, led by Dr Aaron Lim (UCC), investigates the extreme conditions at which Irish cold-water corals are growing offshore Ireland. One…
Kish Lightship Withdrawn from Service | 9th November 1965
For 150 years, beginning in 1811, a lightship was moored at the sandy shallows of the Kish bank off Dublin, aiding mariners on…
Lost on Carlingford Lough | Remembering the Connemara and Retriever
On the 3rd of November 1916 the passenger ferry SS Connemara collided with the collier SS Retriever. This was the worst maritime disaster to…
Six Terrifying Tales & Unexplained Mysteries from the Irish Coast
Halloween is the unique time of year when we get to revel in the macabre and enjoy a good scare or two….
The Long and Illustrious Career of RMS Olympic
On this day – 20th October 1910 – the RMS Olympic was launched. RMS Olympic was the first of the three magnificent sisters…
Man of Steel – The first brave diver to the RMS Lusitania
6th October 1935 – The wreck of the RMS Lusitania located off the southwest coast of Ireland. The sinking of the RMS Lusitania…
Marine Institute joins Mission Atlantic to map and assess the sustainable development of the Atlantic Ocean
The Marine Institute will join forces with international ocean experts from Europe, Brazil, South Africa, Canada and the USA to map and…
Portrush RNLI launch to a yacht in difficulty off Rathlin Island
Portrush All weather Lifeboat was requested to launch Friday night, 2nd October, to reports of a yacht in difficulty off Rathlin Island….
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…
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…
It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Here’s a look at Ireland’s Piratey Past
As an island nation we have produced some of the world’s most renowned seafarers – they’ve led explorations around the globe, helped create…
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…
Inland Fisheries Ireland confirms chub an invasive species on the River Inny
Inland Fisheries Ireland have confirmed the re-appearance of the invasive fish species chub (Squalius cephalus) on the River Inny in Longford. Chub when…
No Swimming Notices erected at three Wexford Beaches due to E.coli
Wexford County Council has advised public that “Do Not Swim” notices have been erected at Ballymoney North, Duncannon and Booley Bay Beach….
Get Involved | Have your say on a better, bluer future for our seas
To have your say on Europe’s future relationship with the ocean – click here. The ocean and waters survey is open to all…
Get Involved | Explore Your Shore ‘Seashore Splash!’ 15th – 23rd August
Calling all citizen scientists Explore Your Shore Seashore Splash is back again for Heritage Week. So if you’re making the most of…
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…
Lough Derg RNLI assist 8 people on a 45ft cruiser aground by Ryan’s Point
At 9.28pm last night, Thursday August 13th, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI to go to the assistance of eight adults…
From Land to Sea – Fly Your Flag at Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Dlr County Council have extended this great opportunity for young people to get creative and make a flag to fly on one…
Donegal’s Seafaring History | Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
The Inishowen Maritime Museum in Donegal has long been on Coast Monkey’s bucket list, and with its fascinating maritime displays and exhibits,…
Youghal RNLI carry out medical evacuation from rocks below lighthouse
The volunteer crew of Youghal RNLI launched Monday 10th August at 5.07pm to assist a lady who had slipped and injured her…
The Geological Survey Ireland Celebrates its 175th Birthday
July 31st 2020 marks the 175th anniversary of the Act of Parliament that created a Geological Survey in Ireland. The Act was…
Dauntless Courage: New Book Celebrating the History of the Dunmore East RNLI
Dunmore East RNLI has been saving lives off the South East coast since 1884. Since then Lifeboats based in the village have…
Water Safety Ireland appeals public to swim at Lifeguarded waterways this bank holiday
As we approach the busiest bank holiday of the year, Water Safety Ireland is appealing for people to swim at lifeguarded waterways…
Howth Gun running: The Asgard’s Story
The Asgard’s contribution to Irish history is considerable; the guns it delivered to Howth in 1914 would go on to arm the rebels…
First ‘Shout’ for Peter during late night callout for Wicklow RNLI
RNLI Volunteer Peter Byrne participated in his first callout as Wicklow all-weather lifeboat launched shortly after 10:05pm on Wednesday night (15 July),…
Dalkey Island – Coastal paradise on Dublin’s doorstep
All Dubliners and dart goers will be familiar with the iconic sight of Dalkey Island at the edge of Dublin Bay with…
Yacht with two onboard brought to safety by Wicklow RNLI
A 20ft sailing yacht with two people onboard was brought to safety by Wicklow RNLI yesterday afternoon, Sunday 12th July. The inshore…
Aran Islands RNLI carry out medical evacuation from Inis Mór
Aran Islands RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were asked to launch their all-weather Severn class lifeboat #17-06 David Kirkaldy at 8.15pm on Tuesday…
Careful now! This is your easy Jellyfish Identification Guide
It’s that time of the year when the warmer waters around our coast see a huge rise in jellyfish activity. Moon, Barrel…
Online survey to deepen our understanding of Ireland’s Seascapes
To deepen our understanding of Ireland’s Seascapes, the Marine Institute invites you to complete an online survey. The survey responses will help…
RNLI’s ‘Launch a Memory’ campaign sees Clifden lifeboat honour 10,000 loved ones
A new all-weather RNLI lifeboat, which will be permanently based at Clifden in Connemara, will proudly carry the names of up to…
Water Safety Tips | How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting
Warm weather undoubtedly means many of us will be heading to the beach but it unfortunately attracts another kind of unwelcome beach…
Clean Coasts is Making Waves with their online series with comedian Colm O’Regan
Clean Coasts have released the first episode of Making Waves, a new series of online short chats with Irish comedian, author and…
Public advised against recreational gathering of shellfish
The Marine Institute has detected levels of naturally occurring compounds in shellfish that can cause illness in human consumers, and are warning…
Remembering the SS Arandora Star Lost off Donegal 2nd July 1940
In the early hours of 2nd July 1940 the SS Arandora Star was struck by a torpedo off the Donegal coast and…