Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Eighty Sea Cadets stepped aboard HMS Belfast in London for The Big Help Out, taking part in a day of learning and creativity with volunteers from Imperial War Museums (IWM). Hands-On History: Cadets took part in interactive activities aboard HMS…
ESPO Calls for Pragmatic Implementation of Entry/Exit System ahead of Peak Summer
10th June 2026 Ferry
Ahead of the summer peak season, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) remains concerned about the potential impact that the full deployment of the Entry/Exit System (EES) may have on traffic fluidity at ferry ports. The congestion experienced at the…
Wally's Mediterranean racing season has opened with strong performances across multiple classes at Tre Golfi Sailing Week in Italy. The event marked the start of the brand's biggest-ever summer racing programme and the launch of the new Wally Performance Trophy,…
Minister for Rural Development Dara Calleary Visits Mayo Island of Inishturk
10th June 2026 Island News
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has visited Inishturk Island in Co Mayo to see first-hand the impact of Government investment in the island community. Mr Calleary met with local residents and community groups…
A substantial island estate extending to approximately 91.4 hectares (226.2 acres) on Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay, including the adjoining Rabbit Island, has been brought to the market. The holding is being offered by private treaty or tender at a…
The National Yacht Club has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a dedicated committee boat to enhance race management and event delivery. The Dun Laoghaire club announced plans to acquire a StormCat 950 catamaran, describing the vessel as a significant…
Ireland must move from monitoring coastal erosion physically to establishing “urgent legal and financial mechanisms required to relocate homes and infrastructure”, new research states. The research says that there should be mandatory natural hazard disclosure in property transactions, and climate…
Marine Notice: Seabed Frame Deployment Off Youghal for Celtic Interconnector Project
10th June 2026 Undersea Cables
The Department of Transport has been notified by TechWorks Marine that they will deploy a seabed frame as part of a nearshore ocean current measurement campaign for the Celtic Interconnector Project. Works were set to begin on Monday 8 June…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has opened the second draw of 2026 for anglers wishing to catch and keep a salmon from Kerry’s River Roughty catchment. ‘Brown tag’ regulations apply to the river catchment until 31 August, after which the catchment…
Five Lough Swilly RNLI Volunteers Celebrate 120 Years of Service Between Them
10th June 2026 RNLI Lifeboats
Five volunteers from Lough Swilly RNLI have celebrated a combined 120 years’ service to the charity that saves lives at sea. They were recognised at an event held in the historic Harbour Commissioner’s Office in Belfast last Friday (5 June).…
Tom Kneen of Plymouth, winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race 2021 with the Mark 1 JPK 11.80 Sunrise and, currently campaigning the successful Mark 2 JPK 11.80 Sunrise III, has entered the 2026 Round Ireland Race from Wicklow on June…
Ministers Issue Reminder for Fishers and Aquaculture Operators to Apply for Fuel Support Scheme
9th June 2026 Fishing
Marine Minister Martin Heydon and Minister of State for fisheries, Timmy Dooley are reminding owners of registered fishing and aquaculture vessels that the closing date for the Fuel Support Scheme is this Friday 12 June. “I’m delighted with the interest…
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The 2026 DMYC Regatta introduced a new development for the Dun Laoghaire dinghy fraternity – a two-day regatta rather than just a single day. This was a consequence of the very early discussions between the four Dun Laoghaire clubs in…
Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC) will host an evening with offshore sailor Pamela Lee on Saturday, June 13, as part of a planned visit by her Class40 yacht to Dún Laoghaire Harbour. The visit comes just days before the…
International foiling stars and Irish riders will gather in Dublin Bay later this month for the inaugural Dublin Bay Foil Festival. The two-day event takes place at Salthill on 19 and 20 June and will feature a mix of competition,…
New Oireachtas Report Makes Recommendations on Wexford's Lady's Island Lake
9th June 2026 Oireachtas
Regular publication of nutrient-level data is one of 11 recommendations from a Joint Oireachtas committee on restoring Wexford’s Lady’s Island Lake. As Afloat has reported, the lake’s environment has deteriorated significantly. The latest report by the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment…
Howth's waterfront pubs, harbour bars and historic venues will come alive this August as the Howth Roots and Blues Festival returns with 40 free live performances. The internationally recognised festival runs from 7 to 9 August, bringing Irish and international…
Iceland may be able to join the EU while securing exemptions from the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis has indicated. “There is definitely room for flexibility,” Kadis said in a recent Financial Times interview, and indicated…
Two sailors were rescued in separate overnight incidents off St John’s Point after getting into difficulty in challenging conditions. Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI launched shortly before midnight on Friday after Belfast Coastguard received reports of a yacht aground and taking…
