Connemara Marine News
The Royal Norwegian Navy has confirmed that the man who died off Connemara last weekend was one of its members. Kjartan Sildnes, spokesperson for Sjøforsvaret, the Royal Norwegian Navy, told Norwegian press that the man was employed there and relatives…
The body of a young man has been recovered from the Connemara coast after a boat capsized in the early hours of Saturday morning. RTÉ News reports that the alarm was raised about 2.50am on Saturday, with information that three…
Actor Carrie Crowley Explores Ireland's Relationship With The Sea For TG4 Documentary
22nd April 2026 Maritime TV
An exploration by actor Carrie Crowley of Ireland’s relationship with the sea is the theme of a one-off documentary on TG4 next week (Apr 29) Billed as “a personal journey in Ireland’s waters”, Crowley spends time with “some of the…
Tributes Paid To Award-Winning Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan OBE Who Has Died in Nepal
12th April 2026 Marine Wildlife
Tributes have been paid to award-winning wildlife cameraman and photographer Doug Allan OBE who has died in Nepal after becoming unwell. Allan (74) had a close connection with Ireland, particularly Connemara, and participated regularly in the Clifden Arts Festival. He…
Killary Fjord Shellfish has completed a €270,000 investment to increase mussel production and improve efficiency at its Connemara operation. The Leenane-based company upgraded harvesting equipment and expanded its rope-grown mussel system in response to rising demand for Irish shellfish. The…
Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne has called for protection of traditional rights to seaweed harvesting. As Afloat has reported, there is controversy over a stipulation under the Marine Planning Act that all harvesters must register with the Maritime Area Regulatory…
Stunning images of the Connemara Aurora Borealis by award-winning photographer Adrian Nolan will be exhibited during Irish Astronomy Week from March 21st. This year’s programme “isn't just about looking through telescopes—it’s a celebration of local talent, environmental conservation, and the…
Seaweed Rights Activist Calls on MARA To Review Its Approach To Registration
26th February 2026 Seaweed
A leading Connemara seaweed rights activist has called on the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) to reconsider its plan to ensure all seaweed harvesters register for such activity by 2028. John Bhaba Jeaic O Conghaíle of Choiste Cearta Feamainne agus…
Ocean Idols - Underwater Encounters with Marine Giants - Nick Pfeiffer Talk in An Spidéil This Friday
25th February 2026 Sharks
Diver, underwater photographer and international marine consultant Nick Pfeiffer will talk about his work at an event hosted by Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil (CSS), Co Galway, this Friday. “Ocean idols - Underwater Encounters with Marine Giants” is the title of…
Communities along Ireland’s west coast say they will resist moves they believe threaten generations-old seaweed harvesting rights. According to RTE News, Canadian-owned Arramara Teoranta has renewed applications to harvest seaweed across multiple bays in Conamara. Arramara Teoranta was acquired in…
If you’re sailing some evening in the fair wind of a gentle summery westerly from the Blaskets northeastward towards the Aran Islands, you may find that you can look west and enjoy half a dozen sunsets. Somewhere at sea north…
Transatlantic Rower Dr Karen Weekes To Speak at CSS Winter Talk In An Spidéil This Friday
9th February 2026 Coastal Rowing
Transatlantic oarswoman Dr Karen Weekes, who is the first Irish female to row solo across an ocean, will talk about her experiences in An Spidéal, Co Galway, this Friday (Feb 13). The performance psychologist and endurance adventurer is guest speaker…
"From Oppies To Ocean Racing" - CSS Winter Talk by Transoceanic Sailor Cathal Mahon
28th January 2026 Connemara
Transoceanic sailor Cathal Mahon will deliver an illustrated talk as part of the Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil (CSS) series in An Spidéil, Co.Galway, this Friday (January 30). "From Oppies to Ocean Racing" is the title of the second talk in…
Marine Christmas Tree To Stay Up For Several More Weeks in South Connemara
6th January 2026 Connemara
A “marine” Christmas tree made entirely from recovered materials will stay up for several more weeks in Cill Chiaráin, Co Galway. The tree was made entirely from aquaculture materials, with fishing and the shells painted by school pupils, according to…
Clifden RNLI’s lifeboat volunteers have had an exceptionally busy year, as between training exercises and rescues the team launched their lifesaving vessels 130 times in 2025. The maritime search-and-rescue service established in 1988 covers a wide patch of the Atlantic…
Funds for the Corrib Mask Search and Rescue organisation have been raise in an annual truck run through part of Connemara. As RTÉ News reports, over 100 illuminated trucks recreated the Coca-Cola Christmas truck advert made for television to raise…
