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A Northside versus Southside battle between two top chefs and a Guinness Book of Records attempt are the attractions at a Celebrity Chef Cook-Off Competition to be held in Howth Yacht Club on December 2nd in aid of the ‘Suicide…
After a very successful conference in Donegal in 2009 Sunseeker dealers from all four corners of the world voted unanimously to host the event again at Solis Lough Eske Castle this year. Over 220 people attended last weekend and this…
Irish Sailors Encamped in Fremantle
The Irish Times reports that Ireland's sailing team have encamped to Fremantle in western Australia for some invaluable training ahead of the ISAF World Championships in Perth next year. Though the Irish contingent is a much smaller one than that…
Meitheal Mara’s ‘Boatyard Open Day’
Meitheal Mara which organisers the annual 'Ocean to City' rowing race are to hold a 'Boatyard Open Day' at their Cork city-centre boatyard located at Crosses Green House, Crosses Green on Saturday 27 November. Visiting hours are 10-4pm and all…
Replica 600 BC ship on BBC2's Ancient Worlds
Tonight on BBC2 the replica sixth century wooden vessel Phoenicia will make an appearance in the new BBC documentary series Ancient Worlds. More on the boat HERE.
Ample space below decks with more headroom than other yachts in her class. Large enough cockpit with good lazarette and wheel steering. "She is an ideal yacht for the family." For more information, pictures and the full listing click here.
'Titanic Port’ Book Launched
A new book celebrating 400 years of the development of Belfast Harbour was launched on Monday in the offices of Belfast Harbour Commissioners. 'Titanic Port' was written by award-winning journalist and author Alf McCreary, and was commissioned by the port…
Dwyer's Island ‘A View From Above’
In sunny weather, Ireland is one of the most beautiful places but the author, Kevin Dwyer, sometimes waited a whole summer for suitable weather to be rewarded with a day from heaven. The stunning photographs are gathered to share the…
New series of 'Customs' on RTÉ One
The second series of 'Customs' returns to television screens next Wednesday (17 November) on RTÉ One at 8.30pm. The Revenue Commissioners customs cutter, RCC Faire, which officially entered service in October of last year, will feature in the new series. RCC Faire at…
New series of 'Customs' on RTÉ One
The second series of 'Customs' returns to television screens next Wednesday (17 November) on RTÉ One at 8.30pm. The series will also feature the Revenue Commissioners customs cutter, RCC Faire, which officially entered service in October of last year. To…
Opportunities in International Maritime Internships
A list of internships for the international maritime industry for 2011 has been announced and can be viewed on the Maritime Careers section posted on the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).  The following companies: ABS, BP, Shell, Clarksons, Lloyds Register…
Afloat.ie: 2001 Dufour 36 Classic
A nice example of this well known model. Inventory includes In-Mast furling mainsail, furling genoa and much more. She has one aft cabin and a large heads. For more information and images please visit the full listing here.
Afloat.ie: 1995 Etap 28
1995 Etap 28l, very spacious making it an excellent family boat. We have comfortably spent several week cruising the Irish Coast. The boat is also a good club racer and has been frequently raced in Courtown and Arlkow since 2007.…
Lecture: "Pilots in the Bristol Channel"
The Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Association (DBOG) are holding their annual Winter /Spring lecture programmein the Poolbeg Yacht Boat Club & Marina (PYBC). The next lecture is "Pilots in the Bristol Channel" byTom Cunliffe which is to held on Tuesday…
Commemoration Service for Irish Seafarers
The Annual National Commemoration Services For Irish Seafarers will be held at 11.30 am on Sunday 21 November at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, City Quay, Dublin. Wreaths will be laid at the Irish Seaman's National Memorial,…
French Van Promotes Great Week of Irish Sailing
It's a great looking team sailing van, a brilliant advert for Irish sailing and an amazing photo of a TP52, planing like a dinghy in Cork harbour! The French Paprec Recylage Sailing Team have had their entire sailing van decorated with a…

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