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#rio – In the first twist in Irish Olympic sailing's build up to Rio 2016, there's been a major reshuffle in Irish women's skiff sailing. The change comes just months after two separate high profile campaigns were announced. Rival women's…

#rnli – Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat launched to assist three people after their 38ft cruiser ran aground in Slevoir Bay, close to Terryglass, at the northern end of Lough Derg. At 17.450hrs on Wednesday afternoon, September 4, Valentia Coast Guard…

#lasereuros2013 –Leading by seven clear points, Annalise Murphy bestrides women's international Laser sailing like a Colossus tonight having won seven of her eight races in a powerful bid for her first European title. Strong winds and big waves meant tired bodies and…

#tallships – Ireland's largest sail training vessel, the 70 foot schooner "Spirit of Oysterhaven", has recently completed her crossing of Biscay to Spain with a crew of seven under skipper Tom O'Leary. An intense high pressure system delivered 15 to 20 knots…

#RoyalNavy - Howth Harbour, synonymous with Asgard's pivotal gun-running role of 99 years ago, is in the present-day a port of call for HMS Charger (P292) a Royal Navy 'Archer' class fast patrol boat, writes Jehan Ashmore. The patrol cadet…

#UKportsConference – The British Ports Association annual conference offers a unique opportunity to catch up with all the latest policy, practice and technology in ports and harbours throughout the UK. Now firmly established as a 'must do' event for all…

#GalwayDocks - Works on expanding Galway's harbour and docks could begin by 2015. That's the message from Galway Harbour Company chief Eamon Bradshaw, as Galway Bay FM reports. Bradshaw highlighted a 13% rise in traffic figures for the port at…

#EngineTheft - The Mayo News reports that three boat engines have been stolen from moorings on Lough Mask in Co Mayo over the last fortnight. Two engines were reported taken at Cahir Pier, a spot popular with tourists, while the…

#CruisePromotion – The Southern Star writes, that communities in West Cork have been asked to play an active role in attracting the cruise ship operators to the region. Five key people involved in the initiative gave a concise presentation at…

#AmericasCup - The America's Cup has been rocked by news of a cheating scandal in Oracle Team USA that has seen the team docked two points and three of its members banned from the event. According to Reuters, the penalties…

#Lighthouses – As previously reported, the first ever All-Ireland Lighthouse Tourism Trail project is being lead by the Commissioners for Irish Lights (CIL). The project will see key facilities for accommodation and attractions made available along the northern coastline.As well…

#CruiseSector - The best Irish cruise liner season in 60 years has reached a 50% hike in passenger numbers at some ports. More than 100 major cruise liners have visited Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Belfast this summer, with the trade…

#tallship – A salvage operation to remove the wreck of the Tall Ship Astrid from rocks off Kinsale is underway. The operation will involve specialist marine crane equipment brought in from the UK. The 95-year-old vessel ran aground at Rocks off…

#lasereuros2013 – Annalise Murphy wins two more races today to lead the Laser Europeans in Dun Laoghaire by seven points. In bright sunshine, warm temperatures and even an unusual sea breeze, favourite Annalise Murphy remains the only sailor at the Laser European…

#greystonesharbour – Last Wednesday night (28th August) in The National Yacht Club, an audience of up to sixty people heard of the origins, design and construction of the new Greystones Harbour, presented by Councillor Derek Mitchell of Wicklow County Council…

CMI - Communications Management Institute in Dublin has received a 50% increase in applications on a new Diploma in Ports & Shipping Diploma. Since offering the course, there is enquiries coming from people from all sectors who are looking to…

#Angling - A resolution passed last week at the general assembly of the European Anglers Alliance (EAA), representing the interests of 3 million recreational anglers across 13 European nations, demands that all farmed Atlantic salmon should be produced in closed…

#DunLaoghaire - The Dun Laoghaire Harbour Annual Swim for 2013 takes place this coming Sunday 8 September. The men's and ladies' swimming races will both follow the same course starting at the RNLI boathouse, along the East Pier slipway then…

#BookFestival – This year's Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2013 starts today and continues through the week till next Sunday (8 Sept), writes Jehan Ashmore.  Among the venues showcasing the many events organised by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCoCo)…

#FoylePort – Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners have announced that shipping through the port increased by 27% over the past year leading to before tax profits of over £1.2m. Chairman of Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioner Mr Garvan O'Doherty announced…