Ever wanted to see onboard an RNLI Boat? [Photos]
Founded in 1824 as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, the RNLI is a charity in the UK…
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Maritime Dun Laoghaire | Remembering Captain Boyd and his Brave Men
John McNeill Boyd and his brave men, lost in a storm as they rescued others in Dun Laoghaire pier, 9th February 1861…
Irish Coast Guard warns of dangers of using inflatable toys in open water
The Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are appealing to the public to be mindful of the drowning risk associated with…
Late night call out for Irish Coast Guard to Sandymount Strand
Yesterday evening, the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) tasked the Irish Coast Guard – Dun Laoghaire members to respond to a possible…
Irish Coast Guard renews call for people to avoid the sea for exercise or recreation
In advance of the May bank holiday weekend the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) are renewing their call to the public not to…
Box Sets, Cartoons & Craggy Island | TV Shows to Keep you Entertained!
OK, we can’t ignore it’s pretty sunny outside but we all know what we have to do in this time of international…
Free Marine Resources to Keep You Busy While Stuck Indoors
While many of us are confined to quarters for the next few weeks we all need something to keep us motivated and…
What’s on this Month? Best Events around the Coast | March 2020
Once Storm Jorge has been and gone, you can look forward to an exciting range of events and activities to enjoy on…
What’s on this February? Events around the Irish Coast
This February events around the Irish coast include a music festival, comedy festival and traditional Gaelic festival – so as far as…
Remembering the Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Disaster | 24th December 1895
The Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Disaster remains one of the worst tragedies in the history of the RNLI in Ireland. On Christmas Eve…
The first Swim Safe Session held at the Share Centre, County Fermanagh
The programme was run in the Share Centre in Lisnaskea, county Fermanagh with trained instructors sharing water safely advice with over 160…
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…
Water Safety Tip | How to Escape a Rip Current
There’s nothing quite like the Irish coast on a sunny day but with more of us heading for a dip in the…
Cold water shock is a killer – Here’s how to avoid it
Summer is here and a lot of us will be taking full advantage and heading towards the coast. And as we all…
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…
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!…
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…
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,…
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…
What’s on this February? Events around the Irish Coast
Spring is here! – well, astronomically speaking anyway – but don’t let Jack Frost keep you from getting out and about as there are…
Irish Coast Guard saved the lives of more than 400 people last year
The Irish Coast Guard conducted more than 1,100 missions and saved the lives of more than 400 people in 2018. In an…
Join the Santa Scuba Dive in Sandycove on 22nd December!
In what has become a fantastic Christmas tradition, Sandycove in Dun Laoghaire on 22nd December will see around 100 scuba divers from…
What’s on this December? Events around the Irish Coast
This December there are loads of great things to do around the coast from staying active to really getting in the Christmas…
36 saved in near-drowning rescues last year – IWS honours the remarkable rescuers
Thirty-six lives were saved from drowning by rescuers who will receive recognition at Irish Water Safety’s National Awards Ceremony at the Hibernia…
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…
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…
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…
Paddle Steamer MV Oliver Cromwell Sinks in Irish Sea
Yesterday afternoon the Holyhead RNLI were tasked to the scene of a sinking paddle steamer around 10 miles off the Welsh coast….
Free-floating Canadian barge wanders 3000km across the Atlantic Ocean
It’s surprising some of the things that manage to make their way across the vast Atlantic Ocean and end up on Irish…
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…
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….
What Goes Up, Does Come Down | Bursting the Responsible Balloon Release Illusion
As somebody who has spent a large part of their lives caring for marine animals it’s probably no shock that I’m intensely…
Best Maritime Festivals 2018 Edition | Essential Guide
> 2018 IS HISTORY! CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE 2019 MARITIME FESTIVALS GUIDE < We’re already excited for all the maritime festivals…
All in A Row 500km Charity Row on the Liffey this Saturday
This Saturday rowing, kayak and canoe clubs will take to the Liffey to endure a gruelling 10 hour row/paddle for a very…
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If you like what Coast Monkey does there’s lots of ways to get onboard! 1. Become a Coast Monkey Headline Partner How…
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,…
Monument to brave Arranmore lifeboat crew to be unveiled this Sunday
A monument to commemorate the daring rescue of a cargo vessel in 1940 by the Arranmore Island lifeboat will be unveiled this…
Arklow Maritime Festival | Check it out August Bank Holiday (4th-6th)
Arklow Maritime Festival returns for the August bank holiday weekend (4th – 6th) with a fantastic event filled with boats and family…
What’s on this July | Events around the Irish Coast
Festival season is definitely here and there’s so many exciting festivals happening around the country this July. Check out our top picks…
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…