Jurassic Lark! Drogheda Dino Find not quite the Real Deal
Boyne-osaurus Rex? Droghe-dactyl? Louth-iraptor?? The rubbish Irish-themed dinosaur names are endless but thanks-be-to-god they can be quickly consigned to the dustbin and forgotten. After a…
Marine Matters
Meet Rory Golden | Dive Shop Owner, RMS Titanic Diver and Member of the Explorers Club
Written by Martin Baillie-Johnston. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2019 edition of SubSea Magazine. It’s late in December when I walk…
Warrenpoint Port Records Highest Tonnage in its History
Warrenpoint Port handled 3.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2018, the highest annual level recorded in the harbour’s history. The total value…
Offshore renewable energy opportunities could provide significant economic benefits
Ireland’s offshore renewable energy resources are amongst the highest in the world with a potential of between 63,000 and 73,000 MW of…
Microplastics widespread in our environment, warns UCC Professor
Microplastics are small plastic pieces 5 mm or less, either produced as small pieces such as microbeads or worn down from larger…
New study finds salmon survival surprisingly low when migrating to sea
A new study shows low salmon survival when leaving freshwater is an important factor in declining European salmon populations, according to early…
Norwegian company to design Ireland’s new marine research vessel
The Marine Institute signs contract with independent ship design consultants Skipsteknisk AS of Ålesund, Norway who have been appointed as the designers…
Historic No.11 Liffey Ferry makes a welcome return after 35 years
You can now relive a bit of Dublin Dockland history and see the River Liffey, and indeed Dublin, from a fresh perspective…
Lidl Ireland commits to 100% Sustainably Sourced Fish by end of 2019
These are the kinds of press releases we like to see drop into our inbox, news of a serious move being made…
Opportunities | Ocean to City Event Coordinator & Cork Harbour Festival Programme Coordinator
Two great opportunities to work with Meitheal Mara have opened up: Event Coordinator for the annual Ocean to City race and Marketing, PR…
A Snake has been discovered on a Beach in Cork
OK, so we’re not entirely sure if this is a hoax or not, and to be honest for any number of reasons…
On the Trail of the Whale | IWDG tour launches in Dun Laoghaire, Jan 14th
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group welcome you to attend its upcoming talking tour about its recent Icelandic expedition in search of…
Large Trawlers to be banned within six miles of Irish coast
Minister Creed provides increased protection to waters inside Irelands 6 mile limit – benefits for inshore sector, ecosystem and nursery areas Minister…
Maynooth University Oceanographer leads €2 million climate change project funded by Marine Institute
Dr Gerard McCarthy with Dr Peter Heffernan and Minister Michael Creed. Picture Credit Darragh Kane.Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister…
Work completed to transform former Haulbowline dump site into public park
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., joined by Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy…
New Fisheries Protection Vessels mark launch of International Year of the Salmon
It is estimated that 240,000 Atlantic salmon returned to Irish shores last year, according to Inland Fisheries Ireland. The enduring Atlantic salmon…
New Investment in National Weather Buoy Infrastructure Announced
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister Creed T.D., has announced investment of over €0.7m in the Marine Data Buoy…
ObSERVE survey to provide new insights on Ireland’s offshore species
Leatherback turtles, beluga whales normally found in the Arctic, and white-tailed tropicbirds have all been recorded off the Irish coastline in what…
Stop the Press – A dolphin has been spotted in the River Liffey!
After all the excitement around the killer whales spotted off Howth last week, there have been some more unusual cetacean sightings around…
National Centre of Excellence for Surfing to open Summer 2020 on Strandhill Promenade
It’s no secret the west is the best for surfing in Ireland and a new centre of excellence on Strandhill promenade in…
Open for visitors | LÉ Eithne visits Dublin this Saturday
***Update**** Due to weather restrictions the LÉ Eithne will no longer be visiting Dun Laoghaire harbour on Saturday. The ship will instead be berthed…
Athenry Students explore Real Map of Ireland, Science at Sea and SEA-SEIS
The Explorers Education Programme has visited Carrabane National School in Athenry and the students have been learning all about the seismology, the…
McGuckin Loses Mizzen Mast During 70 knot Storm
Irish Golden Globe Race entrant Gregor McGuckin has lost his mizzen mast during a knockdown in the Indian Ocean. The 32-year-old is…
World War II mine made safe at Kinsale harbour
A World War 2 mine brought ashore at Kinsale harbour last night has been made safe by the Army Bomb Disposal Unit….
Major Milestone as McGuckin rounds first of the Great Capes
Irish solo sailor Gregor McGuckin will be celebrating today onboard his 36ft yacht Hanley Energy Endurance as he passes the Cape of…
Majestic cruise ship Disney Magic makes maiden visit to Cobh
Next Tuesday (4th September), the Disney-themed cruise ship Disney Magic will visit Cobh. This is the first time the Disney cruise liner will visit the…
Irish Sailors ready for ‘Tour de France of the Ocean’
In a historic first, two Irish solo sailors, Joan Mulloy and Tom Dolan, will be starting the notoriously competitive La Solitaire Urgo…
Cuvier’s Beaked Whale Strandings on West Coast a Cause for Concern
Multiple strandings of Cuvier’s beaked whales discovered on the Irish coast over the past few days is definitely a “cause for concern”…
Conor Dodd realizing his Sailing Dream in the West Coast Ocean Racing Regatta
We all communicate in our own unique ways and over the course of our lives, if fortunate, we learn new ways to…
Water Safety | Know the risks this August bank holiday weekend
As August is one of the most popular months for open water swimming, Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to…
One month down for Gregor McGuckin’s solo non-stop race around the globe
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 1 August, will mark one month since Dublin’s Gregor McGuckin set sail alone, from France, to race non-stop around the…
Rare Sponge Reef and New Coral Species Discovered in Ireland’s Deep Ocean
A team of marine scientists have returned to Galway after spending three weeks at sea investigating Ireland’s deep ocean territory 300 miles…
Gregor McGuckin Starts the Longest Single Sporting Challenge on the Planet
Irish sailor Gregor McGuckin has set sail on his solo journey around the globe. At 12pm local time in Les Sables d’Olonne France…
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…
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…
Swimmers beware – dangerous Lions Mane jellyfish off Galway coast
The recent warm weather means more of us are hitting the coast and soaking up the sun by the sea. But unfortunately…
Joan Mulloy Qualifies for Route du Rhum and Arrives in Time for Seafest
On a sunny Monday morning, Mayo sailor, Joan Mulloy sailed up a calm Galway Bay after completing a 1,300 nautical mile solo…
It’s Irish Water Safety Week – Here’s Five Essential Safety Tips
Ok, so we had some awesome weather there for a bit, and even though normal service has resumed and changeable and variable…
Marine Scientists Explore Mid-Atlantic ridge and Discover Spectacular Mountain Range
A multi-national team of ocean exploration experts led by Dr Aggie Georgiopoulou, University College Dublin, returned to Galway on World Ocean Day…
One Month to go before Gregor McGuckin sets Sail Around the World
Irish solo sailor Gregor McGuckin has been campaigning to compete in the incredible non-stop, around the world, solo sailing race, the Golden…