Newest member fleet LÉ George Bernard Shaw open for visitors in Galway
The latest member of the Irish Naval fleet LÉ George Bernard Shaw will be open to the public next Monday and Tuesday…
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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…
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…
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”…
Sun, Sea and SeaFest made for a hugely enjoyable festival weekend in Galway
Today is the final day of what has been a gloriously sun-soaked weekend of maritime activities on the Galway docks. SeaFest brings…
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…
LÉ Samuel Beckett departs for Operation Sophia in the Mediterranean
The Irish Naval vessel LÉ Samuel Beckett departed today to join Operation Sophia in the Mediterranean. This is the second Irish Naval…
L.É. William Butler Yeats in East Coast Training with Dutch Navy
L.É. William Butler Yeats took part in exercises with the Royal Netherlands Navy on the east coast of Ireland this week. The…
Operation Sophia | LÉ Niamh Departs for Mediterranean next Friday
The Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ Niamh will depart next Friday (6th October) for Operation Sophia in the Mediterranean where it will…
Rested and Ready to Swim, Sally the Turtle is Heading Home
Sally the loggerhead turtle – that has been recovering in Oceanworld Aquarium for the last few months – is finally all better…
Huge Marine Search & Rescue Demo this Saturday at Dunmore East
This Saturday there will be a huge Irish Marine Search and Rescue demonstration at Dunmore East featuring the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI,…
LÉ William Butler Yeats rescue 109 people in first Mediterranean Operation
The LÉ William Butler Yeats rescued a total of 109 migrants from the Mediterranean yesterday in their first rescue operation since being…
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…
After 3 Week Delay, LÉ Eithne Departs for Mediterranean Mission
The Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ Eithne is finally set to deploy this morning on another lifesaving mission to the Mediterranean. The ship…
Bionic Turtle | Tralee Bay Turtle Gets 3D Printed Replacement Flipper
A loggerhead turtle, rescued adrift in Tralee Bay after it had lost a flipper in a shark attack, is to get a prosthetic 3-D…
LÉ Eithne set for Mediterranean Mission as Migrant Crisis Continues
The Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ Eithne is making preparations to be deployed to the Mediterranean to help with the ongoing effort…
Under the Hammer | LÉ Aisling sold in Cork for €110,000
Former Irish Naval Service ship LÉ Aisling has been sold today at a public auction in Cork for €110,000. The ship went under…
LÉ Aisling for Sale | Have a Look at the Auctioneer’s Photos of the Ship
The decommissioned Irish Naval Service ship LÉ Aisling is going up for auction this month and these are the just-released auctioneer’s photos. *Update: LÉ…
Long-serving LÉ Aisling up for auction next month
The decommissioned Irish Naval Service ship, formerly L.É. Aisling (P23), is going up for auction next month in Cork. After an eventful 36…
Severely injured Russian fisherman rescued 140 miles off Kerry coast
The Irish Coast Guard and the Irish Naval Service were involved in the rescue of a seriously injured fisherman from a large Russian…
L.É. William Butler Yeats inspects Super-trawlers off West Coast
Over the weekend L.É. William Butler Yeats inspected the German and Dutch super-trawlers that have been fishing off the west coast. A number of…
Big Gun of L.E. William Butler Yeats tested on South Coast
The main gun of L.E. William Butler Yeats was tested on the south coast today. The 76mm primary armament was closely monitored as multiple…
Maiden call – LÉ William Butler Yeats visits Dun Laoghaire
The Irish Naval Service’s newest ship the LÉ William Butler Yeats sailed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this weekend on its maiden visit to the…
Navy’s new ship: William Butler Yeats arrives into Cobh
The Irish naval services’ new ship William Butler Yeats arrived into Cobh Saturday morning (23rd July) for the first time having departed the Devon coast…
Impressive LÉ Niamh visited Galway for Seafest (Photos)
LÉ Niamh paid a visit to Galway this weekend as part of the Seafest maritime festival. The weekend was a fantastic celebration of all…
LÉ Aisling sails out on her final patrol
Last week the LÉ Aisling sailed out from Cobh on her final patrol. She served for for 36 years and throughout her career…
HMS Caroline visitor centre opens as Battle of Jutland remembered
Descendants of Irish soldiers lost in the First World War will gather on Alexandra Docks in Belfast today for a commemorative ceremony…
Cork opposition unwavering as incinerator hearing concludes
What’s so bad about an incinerator in Cork Harbour? An efficient waste management solution to a waste management problem, right? Well it’s…
Navy’s New Ship: Meet LÉ William Butler Yeats
The Irish Naval Service has this month floated out the LÉ William Butler Yeats. It’s the third Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), joining…
LÉ Róisín to join Mediterranean mission of mercy
As the tragic migrant crisis in the Mediterranean continues, the Irish Naval service will next month send the LÉ Róisín to resume involvement…
A tale from Cobh: The lost submariners
Owen O’Keeffe of the Irish Naval Services was doing some research in Old Church Cemetery near Cobh in 1999 when he came…
Celebrating Admiral William Brown Father of the Argentine Navy
Ireland has produced some of the world’s finest captains, skilled seafarers and formidable military strategists. And it’s no surprise their influence can be…
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…
Rosses Point Maritime Heritage Weekend | 19th – 21st October
Maritime Heritage Weekend 2018 will take place in Rosses Point on the weekend of 19th – 21st October, comprising of a series…
One to Watch – Great Lighthouses of Ireland tonight on RTE 1
A four-part documentary that tells the story of Ireland’s lighthouses and the work of Irish Lights begins tonight on RTE 1 at…
Derry’s Maritime Past at the heart of the Foyle Maritime Festival
Derry’s rich seafaring past tells the story of the city itself. From pre-history settlements to nineteenth century emigration, from the Siege to…
The 100 years ago quiz
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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…
Cruise Ship Visit Ushers in New Wave of Marine Tourism to West Cork
The first cruise ship to visit Bantry Bay in 30 years arrived this week carrying over 800 passengers eager to explore the…
Call of Duty | Defence Forces use Interactive Game to Attract Young Recruits
As part of the Irish Defence Forces latest recruitment drive they have created a novel interactive video to give young recruits a…