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…
Events & Activities
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…
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…
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…
What’s on this August? Best events around the Irish Coast this month
This August you’ll be spoiled for choice with some of the best seafood and maritime festivals taking place around the coast as…
Lights in the Dark | Five fantastic lighthouses around Ireland
Ah lighthouses! What is it that makes them such potent forces in our imaginations? Is it their simple but vital function? Their stoic isolation? Or…
Clean Coasts Love your Coast photography competition is now on!
Clean Coasts 10th annual Love your Coast photography competition is now open for entries, so get snapping and enter your best shots…
What’s happening this July? Best events around the Irish coast
School’s out and summer is most definitely here! The festival season is now in full swing with plenty of exciting festivals and…
This Weekend | Wexford Maritime Festival 29th – 30th June
Wexford’s long and rich seafaring history will be celebrated this weekend with their annual Maritime Festival. The festival has been going since 2012…
Portaferry Sails & Sounds | 20th – 23rd June 2019
Portaferry is preparing for a four-day Sailing and Music and family fun festival which will be the biggest maritime event to come…
Crosshaven Trad Sail Festival | This weekend 14th – 16th June
Set sail for Crosshaven Co Cork this weekend June 14th -19th for a weekend of traditional sailing, family fun and piratey shenanigans!…
Celebrate World Ocean Day | Events around the Irish Coast
World Ocean Day takes place tomorrow Saturday 8th June. The day is an international celebration of our oceans and a reminder that…
Set Sail for SeaFest – Ireland’s Maritime Festival this weekend in Cork
The maritime celebrations in Cork continue this weekend with Seafest, Ireland’s largest free family-friendly maritime festival taking place at the Port of…
Cork Harbour Festival kicks off this weekend with 9 days of maritime fun
The annual Cork Harbour Festival returns this weekend with their biggest festival yet! The event takes place over nine days (1st –…
Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival | 24th May – 2nd June 2019
The Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival returns from the 24th May to the 2nd of June with 10 days full of maritime history,…
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…
Join the Maritime Celebrations at Dunmore Harbour Festival | 18th & 19th May
Take a trip to the sunny south-east to the beautiful fishing village of Dunmore East this weekend and enjoy the Dunmore Harbour…
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…
Get Involved! Volunteers wanted for SeaFest in Cork
This year SeaFest is packing its bags and heading back to Cork for a weekend of free family-friendly maritime celebration from 7th…
Dublin Bay Prawn Festival | Howth 17th – 19th May
Summer has arrived and with it begins the real season of seafood! The summer is full of cracking seafood festivals around Ireland…
Shine a Light on Summer at Ireland’s Great Lighthouses this weekend
This May Bank Holiday weekend explore Ireland’s greatest lighthouses with the Shine a Light on Summer Festival. The festival takes place at…
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 – Hill walking in Donegal
In part 2 of a 3 part series, mountain instructor Iain Miller describes the incredible range of walking to be had in…
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…
Get Yer Boots On! Six Great Irish Coastal Walks for the Weekend
We’re really starting to see the stretch in the days and it’s looking like a cool and warm weekend – great weather…
Dublin Bay Biosphere – Marine Life and Culture | Lecture in Dalkey Castle
As part of the Bullock Harbour Bicentenary Lectures series a talk on Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere – Marine Life and Culture will…
Coastwatch public meeting on coastal water quality and pollution
Following the launch of the result of Coastwatch’s annual coastal survey, a public meeting will be held Saturday 6th April in the…
What’s on this April? The Best Events around the Irish Coast
April is here and with it comes warmer weather and more opportunities to embrace the best of the coast. Lots of great…
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…
Circular Revolution | New Exhibition turns Marine Plastic into Art
A new art exhibition ‘The Circular Revolution – Towards Zero’ involving 12 primary schools across Clare has been designed and curated by…
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…
Clare’s Loop Head Lighthouse Opens for Visitors
Great news – Loop Head Lighthouse, one of Ireland great lighthouses will open again for the season on Saturday 16th March and…
Best Irish Seafood Festivals 2019 | Coast Monkey’s Essential Guide
All over Ireland, villages and coastal communities are getting ready to share the very best of their locally-sourced and skillfully-prepared seafood at…
What’s on this March? The Best Events around Ireland this Month
Lots of great things happening this March, and with the seriously mild weather out there (big change from last year!), make the…
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,…
Irish Ocean Literacy Network combines strengths of Ireland’s ocean community
Common cause brought a diverse range of people to Galway on Wednesday where efforts to grow positive engagement with Ireland’s rich ocean…