Our Ocean Wealth | Mary Robinson talks climate change and consequences for most vulnerable
The Our Ocean Wealth Summit began today, the first of two days where the movers and shakers in the maritime world meet…
Events & Activities
Our Ocean Wealth | Investing in Marine Ireland is Investing in the Future
Our Ocean Wealth Summit takes place in Galway as part of SeaFest and it’s the part of the maritime festival where the…
SeaFest 2018 | Cameraman Doug Allan star of the show at Atlantic Theatre
If you’ve seen the incredible Blue Planet series, or indeed any of David Attenborough’s vast collection of documentaries, you’re probably already familiar…
Dragons are set to Roar on the River in Cork City this Sunday 1st July
Meitheal Mara’s 12th Interfirm Dragon Boat Challenge will bring colour and competition to Cork city waters on Sunday 1 July. In this…
Inside Track | We talk Howth, History and the Great Outdoors with Shane’s Howth Hikes
Howth – rich with natural beauty, steeped in maritime history, home to the always excellent Dublin Bay Prawn Festival and of course full of the…
SeaFest 2018 | Tour the Marine Institute’s Research Vessel Celtic Explorer
SeaFest takes places next weekend in Galway (Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July) and there will be a huge range of things…
SeaFest 2018 | Marine Science lies at the Heart of the Festival in Galway
It will be no surprise for anybody to hear the team at Coast Monkey are seriously big fans of all things on…
Crosshaven Traditional Sail Weekend, Cork | 15th -17th June
Head to Crosshaven Co Cork from June 15th -17th for a weekend of traditional sailing, family fun and piratey shenanigans! There will…
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…
Celebrate World Ocean Day | Five Events around the Irish Coast
World Ocean Day takes place this Friday, 8th June. The day is an international celebration of our oceans and a reminder that…
Atlantic Theatre at SeaFest | Inspired by the Atlantic Ocean, Celebrated on the Silver Screen
This year there will be an exciting new addition to the SeaFest lineup with the ‘Atlantic Theatre’ – a unique cinematic experience…
What’s on this June? Best events around the Irish coast this month
This June there’s so many fantastic maritime festivals and events happening all around the coast – it’s the perfect time to make…
Fleet of Magnificent Tall Ships Sail in to Dublin this Bank Holiday Weekend
If you love beautiful looking ships cancel all your plans this June bank holiday weekend and head into Dublin for the Tall Ships…
Volunteer at SeaFest! Join the team behind Ireland’s best maritime festival
Love all things about the Irish coast? Big on boats or keen on marine science? Want to be part of the team…
Investing in Marine Ireland | Our Ocean Wealth Summit Galway 28th – 29th June
Our Ocean Wealth Summit returns to Galway as part of SeaFest maritime festival with global leaders in the blue economy convening to…
Flying Manta-tastic! UCD Sub Aqua’s Flugtag Entry Raises Awareness about Marine Pollution
The Red Bull Flugtag is an extremely hard to resist draw for anyone that registers anywhere on the adventurous/mad spectrum. For competitors,…
This Sunday, take a look around the Celtic Mist ahead of historic humpback whale expedition
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) are setting off on a historic voyage from Ireland to Iceland on their research vessel Celtic…
Arklow Maritime Museum | A treasure trove of maritime history
The Arklow Maritime Museum in Wicklow is a treasure trove of stories and exhibits showcasing Arklow’s rich maritime history. We ventured down and were…
SeaFest 2018 | Bord Iascaigh Mhara supporting sustainable seafood all the way
SeaFest, Ireland’s biggest and most spectacular maritime festival, takes place in Galway from 29th June to 1st July with a weekend of…
Cork Harbour Festival | 9 Festival Days, Over 70 Great Events | 2nd – 10th June
Cork Harbour Festival, a nine day celebration of Cork’s maritime culture, runs from 2nd – 10th June, kicking off with Ireland’s premier…
Something for the weekend | Portobello Harbour Festival 12th – 13th May
Festival season is in full swing and this weekend all the action will be waterside at the Portobello Harbour Festival. The event…
Winners Announced! UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere Underwater Photo Competition
Ever wondered what marine life we have in Dublin Bay? Well, the winners of the UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere Underwater photography competition have…
French, Dutch and Belgian Naval Vessels visiting Dublin Port on Friday
Always interesting to learn a little about foreign naval vessels when they visit our shores. These three ships, one each from France,…
SeaFest 2018 in Galway will be a Maritime Feast for the Senses
The ships in Galway harbour, kayakers in the water and flyboarders soaring above, throngs of people exploring the huge range of exhibition tents…
What’s on this May? The best events around the coast this month
With the May Bank Holiday weekend and the start of the summer festival season, there’s lots of reasons to get out by…
May Bank Holiday | Shine a Light on Summer Festival & Photo Competition
‘Shine a Light on Summer’ Festival takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 5th – Monday 7th) at five of Ireland’s…
Get Involved | Oiled Wildlife First Responder Training Course in Howth
Join Ireland’s team of Oiled Wildlife Responders and learn how to care for wild birds affected by an Oil Spill. A special…
Wave Regatta at Howth to champion Sailors for the Sea environmental initiative
Participants in the June Bank Holiday Wave Regatta at Howth are being asked to take a lead role in the fight against…
Our Maritime Heritage Conference at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
‘Our Maritime Heritage: Irish Schooners, Fermanagh Cots and Belfast Colliers’ is the second in a series of maritime heritage-themed conferences looking at…
This Saturday, a fantastic opportunity to visit Marine Institute’s facility in Mayo
If you fancy taking a look at the Marine Institute’s facility in Mayo, this Saturday’s open day is a golden opportunity! The…
Lobster Expedition | Scientists onboard RV Celtic Voyager sampling west of the Aran Islands
A new survey sampling Nephrops larvae from the area west of the Aran Islands will be conducted for the first time aboard…
After 13,000 miles and 17 months at sea, O’Coineen completes solo world voyage
After 13,000 miles and 17 months at sea, Irishman Enda O’Coineen passed through the finishing line of the Vendee Globe course to…
What’s on this April? The best events around the coast this month
Lots of great things happening this month and when spring finally manages to appear we’ll have plenty of reasons to get outdoors….
First humpback whale of 2018 spotted off the Beara Peninsula
The first humpback whale of the 2018 has been spotted off the Beara Peninsula. Following on from the exciting appearance of killer…
Legendary Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan to talk at SeaFest this June
Flyboarding, seafood, sailing and talks from famous wildlife cameraman Doug Allen are among the activities and entertainment announced by SeaFest 2018 organisers….
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…
Celebrate the Vikings at Dublinia this Easter Weekend
This Easter Weekend celebrate the cultural and historic impact of the Vikings with a spectacular festival hosted by Dublinia. Viking Fest will…
Open for Visitors | Irish Naval Service Vessel LÉ Samuel Beckett visits Waterford
The Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ Samuel Beckett is visiting Waterford Port this weekend and will be open to the public to…
Calling all Photographers! Competition to highlight Dublin Bay’s Underwater World
Dublin Bay Biosphere Partnership has just launched a photo competition, open to all ages and skill levels, with lots of great prizes…
Enda O’Coineen crosses equator as final stage of epic solo voyage begins
After 50 days alone at sea Enda O’Coineen will cross the equator off the coast of Brazil on Friday morning. Crossing the…