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To further assist the development of the marine sector, responsibility for maritime policy will, as far as is practicable, be concentrated in one department. That's according to the Labour Party 2011 General Election manifesto and it's the clearest indication yet…
The Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society are to host a lecture about Captain Halpin of the Great Eastern. The talk will be presented by Jim Rees and held in the Kingston Hotel, Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire on Wednesday 16 February…
This week sees a 1980 fin keel Westerly Fulmar added to our site. Full history of ownership, nicely maintained, equipped with Eberspacher heating, and is in good condition for the age. There are 6 berths including 2 "V" berths in…
Visitors to the Merseyside Maritime Museum have just over a fortnight to view Endurance: Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure! writes Jehan Ashmore. The exhibition which has been running since last July, tells the epic story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 expedition and…
The Irish GPS Speedsailing record fell again last Friday in Dungarvan when Oisin Van Gelderen broke all previous speeds, becoming the fastest sailor ever to sail on Irish waters. The speed is ratified by the WGPSSRC (World GPS Speedsailing Records…
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Manchester is on its last visit to Liverpool, prior to its decommissioning. The Type 42 destroyer is currently berthed at the Liverpool Landing Stage, where she will be open to the public tomorrow (Sunday) between…
We'd like to say a big welcome to all of you who have joined us recently and are keeping up to date with Irish boating and maritime news on Afloat.ie. 4,500 get our biweekly newsletter, over 1,000 are registered on…
The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) is looking for volunteers to assist in the running of the maritime museum, located in the former Mariners' Church in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. A Volunteers Induction Meeting is to be held on 15…
Well known Yacht-dealer and sailmaker Philip Watson has put his demonstration boat up for sale. It is a fast Hanse sailing cruiser, 29' 6" in length. "CHanser" is fastidiously maintained and has a host of cruising luxuries like central heating,…
PUBLIC AUCTION (NB if not previously sold) On the instructions of LiamDowdall Esq., Receiver & Manager, Bád Arann Teoranta (In Receivership) MV CLANN EAGLE 1 (2005)169GT. Reg. No. 403730 MV CLANN NA N'OILEAIN(2006) 172 GT. Reg. No. 404093 (In one…
The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) hosts a Winter /Spring lecture series. The next lecture of the is 'The Newfoundland Voyage' by Paddy Barry The lecture is on 17 February and starts at 8pm and is to be held in…
37' Van de Stadt Falco - steel hulled sailing blue water yacht. She has a full 2010 professional survey and a new repaint of hull, deck and anti foul. Lying on the hard in Kilrush Marina. Complete with many extras…
The Evening Herald reports that a young man who allegedly handled thousands of euro worth of stolen marine electronics has been remanded on continuing bail. A judge at Dun Laoghaire District Court has adjourned the matter for four weeks while…
Opportunities are available for two students to work in Maritime Economics. The positions are made possible through the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) as part of the Marine Institute's Summer Bursary Scheme 2011. Students will get to work alongside the…
The Dun Laoghaire Harbour company has issued an invitation to tender for a new floating berth, despite being refused permission to continue development of the historic Carlisle Pier, The Sunday Business Post reports [link=http://www.thepost.ie/news/dun-laoghaire-harbour-to-get-pontoon-berth-54094.html]. Most of the listed structure was…
As part of ongoing plans to expand its brokerage service (and promote the ranges of Sunseeker, Aquador and Bayliner Boats) MGM Boats Ltd of Dun Laoghaire is opening a new sales office on the waters edge, at Pier road, Kinsale.…
