Lorna Siggins
Lorna Siggins is a print and radio reporter, and a former Irish Times western correspondent. She is the author of Search and Rescue: True stories of Irish Air-Sea Rescues and the Loss of R116 (2022); Everest Callling (1994) on the first Irish Everest expedition; Mayday! Mayday! (2004); and Once Upon a Time in the West: the Corrib gas controversy (2010). She is also co-producer with Sarah Blake of the Doc on One "Miracle in Galway Bay" which recently won a Celtic Media Award
Sea Swimmers Maybe Better Protected Against Harmful Organisms - Research
16th September 2022 Wavelength Podcast
Preliminary research into the impact of harmful organisms in bathing water suggests that regular sea swimmers leading a healthy life may have some protection. University of Galway expert Prof Dearbháile Morris cautions that the indications are preliminary, and require more…
Appeal for Participants in First Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss
14th September 2022 Marine Wildlife
Young people with an interest in biodiversity loss in marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments have been invited to apply to join Ireland’s first national children and young people’s assembly dedicated to the issue. The new Children and Young People’s Assembly…
Energy Ministers Pledge Increase in Offshore Renewable Energy Targets
12th September 2022 Power From the Sea
Energy ministers linked to the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) and the European Commission have pledged a “significant increase in their collective ambition” in the deployment of offshore renewable energy. Nine NSEC countries, including Ireland, which met in Dublin today…
Scientists Call for Research Into Marine Impacts of Floating Wind
13th September 2022 Power From the Sea
Oceanographers at Bangor University in Wales are calling for research into the environmental impact of turbulence caused by tidal flow past floating deep-water wind farms. New research is needed to fully understand how locating varying types of wind turbines could…
Life of Irish Coastguard Volunteer Caitriona Lucas Recalled in Clare FM Radio Documentary
12th September 2022 Coastguard
Six years after Caitriona Lucas became the first Irish Coast Guard volunteer to die during active service, a documentary is due to be aired on Clare FM Radio today, September 12th, on her life. “Caitriona was a hero...she should always…
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has released further details of Ireland’s third whitefish fleet decommissioning scheme. The information has been issued as a guide to fishing vessel owners who have registered expressions of interest in the scheme, which is being rolled…
Danú of Galway Adventurers Record Scientific Achievements in Greenland's Fjord System
3rd September 2022 Wavelength Podcast
You don’t want to run out of Marmite, butter or Guinness on board a yacht in a remote part of Greenland. One piece of advice from a very elated Richard Darley, who sailed the 3,300 nautical mile trip by Danú…
Marine Users Urged to Participate in Public Consultation on New National Biodiversity Action Plan
3rd September 2022 Marine Wildlife
Sailors, rowers, fishers, anglers and other marine users have been urged to participate in a public consultation for the fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP). Submissions to the consultation at www.gov.ie/biodiversityplan should be lodged before November 9th, 2022. The consultation…
Galway Atlantaquaria "Ambassadors" and Clean Coast Volunteers Awarded
3rd September 2022 Coastal Notes
Galway Atlantaquaria Ocean ambassadors and Clean Coasts volunteers have been recognised by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) for their “outstanding” work. The association’s new “Zoo and Aquarium Hero” award is conferred on a “select few…
Danú of Galway Berths in Parkmore, Kinvara, After 3,300 Nautical Mile Greenland Expedition
2nd September 2022 Marine Science
Irish yacht Danú of Galway received a musical welcome when it berthed in south Galway bay last evening after a successful scientific, sailing and mountaineering expedition to the world’s largest and deepest fjord system in Greenland. Musicians who play regularly…
Irish yacht Danú of Galway is due home this evening, September 1st, after a highly successful trip to the world’s largest and deepest fjord system, Scoresby Sound in east Greenland. The group of independent adventurers on board the 13m (43ft)…
Government Progress on Water and Marine Rated "Poor" in Climate and Environment Assessment
31st August 2022 Marine Wildlife
Three experts have rated Government progress on climate and environment as a “C”, which is down from last year’s “C+” score. The water and marine category is rated as “poor”, and rated 4.5 out of 10 compared to 5.5 in…
Impact of Offshore Wind in British Waters The Focus of Three EcoWind Research Projects
31st August 2022 Power From the Sea
Three new research projects into the impact of offshore wind in British waters aim to provide “policy-ready” research outcomes to ensure expansion in line with biodiversity priorities. The 8.7 million euro (£7.5 million sterling) ECOWind projects are being funded by…
Taoiseach Due to Lay Foundation Stone for Phase 2 of Ulster Canal Restoration
30th August 2022 Inland Waterways
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is due to lay the foundation stone this morning (Tuesday 30 August) to mark the start of Phase 2 works on the Ulster Canal restoration project. The Taoiseach will be joined at Ulster Canal Stores in Clones,…
Documentary on Killary Flyer Voyage to Greenland to Document Climate Change Impact
23rd August 2022 Maritime TV
Three years ago, adventurer Jamie Young set sail for Greenland on his 15 metre (50ft) aluminium yacht, Killary Flyer as Afloat reported here. The 1500 nautical mile course aimed to take Young and his crew to the West Greenland coastline,…
Fleet of Galway Hookers Due to Compete at Bádóirí an Chladaigh Regatta Today
21st August 2022 Galway Hookers
A fleet of up to 25 Galway hookers will leave Galway docks on a rising tide today (Sunday, Aug 21) to compete in the Bádóirí an Chladaigh regatta. Light westerly winds are forecast for Galway Bay, with racing among the…
Annual Blessing of Vessels in Galway Bay is Celebrated by Cladonian Mariners’ Boat Club
20th August 2022 Galway Harbour
Ger O’Neill’s Proud Mary was named “best-dressed boat” at the annual blessing of vessels in Galway Bay last weekend. Kevin O’Brien’s Blue Shark took second place in the same event, which was marked by showers of rain. Gleoitegs, púcáns and…
Risks to Galway Bay Fishermen during First World War Theme of Heritage Week Talk in Claddagh Hall
20th August 2022 Galway Harbour
The risks to fishermen in Galway Bay during the first world war is theme of a Heritage Week talk by Donncha Ó hÉallaithe this Sunday evening. Ó hÉallaithe will be followed by Dr Micheál Ó Fathartaigh of the Dublin Business…
Danú of Galway En Route Home after Successful Scientific and Mountaineering Expedition to Scoresby Sound in Eastern Greenland
20th August 2022 Marine Science
Irish yacht Danú which set off on a scientific, sailing and mountaineering expedition to the Arctic last month has reported a highly successful trip to the world’s largest and deepest fjord system, Scoresby Sound in east Greenland. The group of…
Emergency services were tasked to Kinvara, Co Galway this evening (Thurs 18, August) when a car left the pier and tumbled into the sea. No one was in the vehicle at the time, and it is believed the Volkswagen may…
