Connemara Marine News
Blazing bonfires and spectacular light shows are promised on beaches around the coast for Culture Night on September 18th. A "chain of light along the Atlantic seaboard" is promised for "Bop ar an Trá", from An Rinn in the south…
Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil Celebrates 25 Years At Spiddal Regatta
10th September 2026 Galway Harbour
Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil (CSS) marked its 25th anniversary with a successful regatta and a special tribute to its first junior organiser, Denise de Faoite. The John and Stephanie Hannan trophy was presented to de Faoite for her role in establishing…
Local sailors Niall O’Brien and Dermot Flaherty claimed the Flying Fifteen Western Championship after a five-race series hosted by Flying Fifteens Connemara at Rossaveel and Carraroe. The pair, sailing 4092, scored back-to-back wins on Saturday to establish their championship challenge…
MS Ireland and Oceans of Hope are seeking participants for a “try sailing” day off South Connemara on August 21st.As Afloat has reported, the Irish branch of Oceans of Hope was initiated by Kerryman Stephen Fitzpatrick, who has sailed in…
Several thousand people are expected on Connemara’s Omey strand at low tide on Sunday for the annual race meet. Weather is expected to be reasonable for the event, which is run by a voluntary committee based in Claddaghduff. Spring tides…
Ardoileán (High Island) off north Connemara is one of four islands for sale off the west and in Tipperary. As The Irish Times reports, High Island off Claddaghduff, Co Galway, is being advertised by Spencer Auctioneers at a guide price…
Connemara Waterfront Home Offers Private Slipway on Ballinakill Lough
18th July 2026 Waterfront Property
A four-bedroom waterfront home in Connemara with its own private slipway has come to the market, offering boating access directly from the property onto Ballinakill Lough. Lakeside at Ballinakill, Lettermullen, Co Galway, is a detached residence extending to 154.3sq m…
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…
