Coastal Alert | Watchout for Lethal Portuguese Man O’War along the Shore
Don’t touch and definitely don’t stand on one of these if you seem them! In the wake of storm Ophelia increased numbers of…
Marine Matters
Irish Coast Guard warns public to keep clear of coast as Ophelia heads our way
A yellow status weather warning has been issued for Ireland on Monday as remnants of Hurricane Ophelia may be heading our way….
Howth’s Doldrum Bay a Raw Beauty, Shame about the Sewage
When an environmental problem is afforded the lower cost short-term solution, you can be sure the priorities of those tasked with solving…
Bienvenue! Three French Navy Ships Visiting Dublin this Weekend
If you are around Dublin this weekend head to the quays and you’ll spot a number of visiting French Navy vessels. The…
Jellyfish Decimate Salmon Farms, Now Concerns for Wild Salmon Genetics
Jellyfish have wiped out a large number of salmon at four fish farms on the west coast in the last few weeks….
Wexford Diver Snaps up Podium Place in Photography Championships
Wexford Diver Ivan Donoghue has achieved an impressive podium placement in the wide angle category of the British and Irish Underwater Photography…
Ape’s Arm Mysteriously Washes up on Kilkee Beach
Some pretty strange stuff has washed up on the Irish coast in the last few years but I think this one takes…
Cork Councillor wants Balloon Releases Outlawed to Protect Wildlife
A call has been made to ban balloon releases in Cork to protect wildlife from the resulting waste. Independent Councillor Marcia D’Alton…
Dun Laoghaire Dog Walkers take Note! Rat Poison laid as Precautionary Measure
Warning signs have been erected at Dun Laoghaire beach that poison has been laid to deal with an ongoing rat infestation. The…
Former Navy Vessel LE Aisling to become Luxury Superyacht?
The former Irish Naval vessel LE Aisling could find a new lease of life as a luxury ‘superyacht’. The long-serving naval vessel was…
Monkey News! Fota Island’s Cheeky Chops back home after Rough Nights
Fota Island Wildlife Park has said its recent escapee, a colobus monkey by the name of Cheeky Chops, has been safely returned…
Jellyfish Jamboree! Achill Beach Invaded by Army of Mauve Stingers
Thousands of Pelagia noctiluca, small purple jellyfish more commonly known as Mauve Stingers, have washed up on Keel beach on Achill Island. Over…
Splendid Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos Sails into Dublin this Friday
The striking tall ship Stavros S Niarchos will be sailing into Dublin Port for a brief visit this Friday. And if you’ve…
POLL | Should Irish Supermarkets introduce Plastic-Free Aisles?
Plastic pollution is a serious problem in the sea. Now that’s no newsflash to anyone that’s ever visited the coast and had…
New Clontarf Baths open September – Now about the Dun Laoghaire Baths?
An exciting new €2 million refurbishment project at the Clontarf Seawater Baths is set to open in September. Restoration efforts began twelve…
Ireland’s first Floating Hotel gets the Green Light in Cork
Ireland’s first floating hotel has been given the green light by Cork City Council and this exciting new venture could very soon…
Open for Visits | French Navy cutter FS Mutin visiting Dublin this Weekend
FS Mutin, the oldest boat in the French Navy, is currently visiting Dublin Port. The beautiful french cutter will be docked at…
Giant metal object washes up on Tory Island – Any ideas?
Weird and wonderful objects often wash up on the Irish coast – but this latest object to wash up has left Tory…
Weever Fish? At Brittas Bay, stand on one and you’ll know all about them!
Beachgoers to the popular sandy beach at Brittas Bay in Wicklow are warned to be careful as they tread the sand after reports…
Royal Navy and French Navy Ships visit Dublin Port this week
Lots of naval activity on the quays this week with three foreign naval ships visiting the capital. On Tuesday morning two Royal…
LÉ William Butler Yeats off to Mediterranean as LÉ Eithne returns home
LÉ William Butler Yeats set sail today for the Mediterranean to relieve the crew of the LÉ Eithne and continue the Naval…
Dangerous Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Spotted at Seapoint, Dublin
*Update – Warning signs at Sandycove have now been removed by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Bathers at Seapoint in Dublin are…
Disney’s Themed Cruise Ship visits Dublin Port Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning the Disney-themed cruise ship Disney Magic returns to Dublin Port. The unique vessel goes all in on the cartoon effect, painted in…
Meitheal Mara Youth Crews ready for Heated Race on River Lee
Tomorrow, Thursday 13th of July, will see dozens of young people from the Bádoireacht programme take part in a heated Youth Race…
Irish Naval Service to join Operation Sophia in Mediterranean
The Irish Naval Service is set to join a wider EU operation tackling the ongoing migrant crisis in the Mediterranean. The current…
Get Involved | Take the Two Minute Irish Marine Pollution Survey
The Irish coast is an incredible resource and we all use it in our own way. Understanding the range of interactions people…
First Steps to Public Space as Haulbowline Toxic Dump Clean up begins
Construction works to transform the former toxic dump site into a public space on Haulbowline is to begin next month. Yesterday Cork…
Hungry Sharks circle Whale Carcass off Donegal Coast
The Irish Air Corp captured these amazing images of a whale carcass being scavenged by sharks 200km off the northwest coast of…
Future’s Electric | Tipperary Hydro Station Project takes Important Step Forward
A €650 million Hydro Electric Power Station Project in Tipperary is another important step closer to being realized following the signing of…
Lightening Fast Thunder Child sets Record Circumnavigating Ireland
The high-speed Thunder Child has set a new round Ireland record in the first ever circumnavigation of Ireland, via Rockall. The speedboat…
Clare Lifeguards testing Drones for Rescue Operations at Spanish Point
DroneSAR, an Irish software company, is teaming up with Clare County Council to trial new innovative drone software to enhance lifeguard operations…
Thunder Child is Go! Record Breaking Round Ireland Attempt Begins
After months of high-speed and endurance tests the Cork-based SafeHaven Marine’s Thunder Child has begun its record-breaking round Ireland attempt. The 60ft high-speed…
Bobby Kerr announced as Independent Chair of Great Lighthouses of Ireland
The Great Lighthouses of Ireland Partnership, the all-island tourism initiative developed by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, has announced Insomnia Chairman, Entrepreneur…
Great News for Cork | City to host European Maritime Day 2020
Cork has been announced as the designated host city for European Maritime Day in 2020 by the Council of the European Union….
Now that’s a Ship! Stunning Wind Surf is Visiting Waterford Today
Check this out for a ship! Just arrived in to Waterford, the seriously impressive Wind Surf is a sight to behold. One…
SeaFest in Galway Presents an Ocean of Opportunity for All
There’s a hugely important thread running through SeaFest that elevates it as a maritime festival. It’s an element that connects the fascinating…
Safe to Swim? Check Bathing Water Quality with New EPA Website
The EPA has just launched a new website beaches.ie to provide vital information to beach users about bathing water quality at Ireland’s beaches and…
Irish Water Safety Week | How to Avoid Cold Water Shock
This week is Irish Water Safety Awareness Week. Each day this week we are sharing safety tips to help keep you safe in…
Irish Water Safety Week | How to Survive a Rip Current
This week is Irish Water Safety Awareness Week (June 19th – 25th). Each day this week we are sharing safety tips to…
At Our Ocean Wealth Summit, Creative Thinking takes Centre Stage
Our Ocean Wealth Summit, the annual get together for the movers and shakers in the Irish maritime world which takes place as…