Irish Harbours
![Minister Charlie McConalogue with Michael Mannion, Director of Ward and Burke (Contractors), at the sod-turning event for the new Deep Water Quay Development at the Rossaveal Fishery Harbour Centre. (Forbairt Ché Dhomhain, Lárionad Chuan Iascaigh Ros An Mhíl) in February Minister Charlie McConalogue with Michael Mannion, Director of Ward and Burke (Contractors), at the sod-turning event for the new Deep Water Quay Development at the Rossaveal Fishery Harbour Centre. (Forbairt Ché Dhomhain, Lárionad Chuan Iascaigh Ros An Mhíl) in February](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000yYDOOMQGunc/s/848/I0000yYDOOMQGunc.jpg)
Work Halted At 30 Million Euro Ros-A-Mhíl Harbour Project After Legal Challenge
27th May 2024 Irish Harbours
Work has stopped on the extension to Ros-a-Mhíl fishery harbour in south Connemara, following a legal challenge. As The Irish Independent reports, the 200 metre deepwater quay to facilitate floating offshore wind is three-quarters complete. The 30 million euro project,…
![Chloe Ní Mháille, bainisteoir or manager of Comhar Caomhán Teo, the Inis Oírr Co-op Chloe Ní Mháille, bainisteoir or manager of Comhar Caomhán Teo, the Inis Oírr Co-op](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Bj4Eg65ugpY/s/848/I0000Bj4Eg65ugpY.jpg)
Inis Oírr's Hazardous Pier and Water Rationing On Agenda for Meeting With Local Authority
8th May 2024 Island News
The dangerous situation of Inis Oírr pier is due to be discussed at a meeting between the island co-op and Galway County Council officials today (Wed). The local authority’s islands committee is travelling to Inis Oírr, weather permitting, for discussions.…
![Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, Minister Charlie McConalogue, along with officials from Cork County Council, Department of the Marine, as well as representatives from Pier users in Union Hall at Ag House in Dublin, where they discussed the future of Keelbeg Pier, Union Hall Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, Minister Charlie McConalogue, along with officials from Cork County Council, Department of the Marine, as well as representatives from Pier users in Union Hall at Ag House in Dublin, where they discussed the future of Keelbeg Pier, Union Hall](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000pmvW0eo52xo/s/767/I0000pmvW0eo52xo.jpg)
Cork County Council Confirms Funding for Keelbeg Pier in Union Hall, West Cork
25th April 2024 Irish Harbours
Cork County Council has confirmed funding for a foreshore license, design and site investigation for Keelbeg Pier in Union Hall. The Council and Union Hall pier users met with Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue to discuss the development of the old…
![Boats alongside the Old Pier at Keelbeg in Union Hall, West Cork Boats alongside the Old Pier at Keelbeg in Union Hall, West Cork](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000m3mR4b_9xGM/s/500/I0000m3mR4b_9xGM.jpg)
Cork County Council and Marine Minister to Hold Meeting on Future of Union Hall’s Keelbeg Pier
13th February 2024 West Cork
Cork South West TD Christopher O’Sullivan has confirmed that he has arranged for a meeting to take place between Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue and Cork County Council management to discuss a funding mechanism for the repair and extension of the…
![The Deep-water Quay project underway at Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre in County Galway The Deep-water Quay project underway at Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre in County Galway](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wffyG_CQ_zo/s/767/I0000wffyG_CQ_zo.jpg)
Ireland's six state-owned Fishery Harbour Centres are set to receive a boost from the government, with almost €29.7m allocated for capital projects in 2024. Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D confirmed the news today, stating that these centres are crucial infrastructure…
![The south Galway harbour of Kinvara - a temporary boil water notice has been lifted by Uisce Éireann The south Galway harbour of Kinvara - a temporary boil water notice has been lifted by Uisce Éireann](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000o6.yyYtG0FM/s/635/I0000o6.yyYtG0FM.jpg)
Temporary "Boil Water" Notice Lifted for South Galway Harbour of Kinvara
3rd February 2024 Irish Harbours
Kinvara harbour in south Galway has had its temporary “boil water” notice lifted by Uisce Éireann, As Afloat reported last week, the notice was relayed to over 2,000 people living in the inner Galway Bay area as essential works had…
![Minister for the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD officially opens the Dinish Wharf Expansion at Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre Minister for the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD officially opens the Dinish Wharf Expansion at Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000urXQUYZ.p5s/s/767/I0000urXQUYZ.p5s.jpg)
Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre in County Cork, one of the six State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, has officially opened the Dinish Wharf Expansion. The €48m project was funded through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Fishery Harbour and Coastal…
![The south Galway harbour of Kinvara - a temporary boil water notice has been issued by Uisce Éireann The south Galway harbour of Kinvara - a temporary boil water notice has been issued by Uisce Éireann](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000o6.yyYtG0FM/s/635/I0000o6.yyYtG0FM.jpg)
The south Galway harbour of Kinvara has been issued with a temporary boil water notice by Uisce Éireann. Over 2,000 people in the harbour in inner Galway Bay will be affected by the temporary measure from Tuesday, January 20th at…
![A map of local authority Marine Infrastructure projects 2022-2023 updated to 2024 A map of local authority Marine Infrastructure projects 2022-2023 updated to 2024](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000aBoRdz61e8k/s/767/I0000aBoRdz61e8k.jpg)
The Irish Marine Minister, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the allocation of €12.7m to fund 15 marine infrastructure projects. These projects will address the impact of Brexit on Irish coastal communities and will be delivered by local authorities. Under the Brexit…
![Pictured at the launch of the Fenit Viewing Platform project were the Minister for Education Norma Foley and Mary O’Brien Browne Fenit Heritage Project. (Back L/R) Don O' Herlihy Kerry County Council and members of the Fenit Heritage Projects committee Mike Moriarty, Eileen O'Connell and Michael Pierce Pictured at the launch of the Fenit Viewing Platform project were the Minister for Education Norma Foley and Mary O’Brien Browne Fenit Heritage Project. (Back L/R) Don O' Herlihy Kerry County Council and members of the Fenit Heritage Projects committee Mike Moriarty, Eileen O'Connell and Michael Pierce](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000JeXImOxPGX4/s/767/I0000JeXImOxPGX4.jpg)
Work is set to begin next month on the development of the Fenit Viewing Platform - a Community Heritage Project that will offer commanding views of Tralee Bay and highlight the marine landscape and ecology of the Bay, including maritime…
![Fingal CoCo boat removal notice A sign affixed to a railing by Fingal County Council that reads: ‘Any craft or unauthorised equipment fixed to the harbour railings shall be removed by order of Fingal County Council.’ Behind the sign is an inflatable boat chained to the railing.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Ca_a.3BUbXc/s/500/I0000Ca_a.3BUbXc.jpg)
Fingal County Council Removes Small Boats from Skerries Harbour Railings
10th October 2023 Irish Harbours
Fingal County Council, in accordance with the provisions of its bye-laws, has removed a number of small boats which were illegally chained to the railings on Harbour Road in Skerries. Owners can make arrangements to retrieve their boats on payment…
![Portavogie's Colin Dixon with Seafarer's Charity voyager Mark Miller Portavogie's Colin Dixon with Seafarer's Charity voyager Mark Miller](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000gKY5sgbyef8/s/767/I0000gKY5sgbyef8.jpg)
The Seafarers’ Charity is the subject of a fundraising voyage by Mark Miller, who is on an around Britain and Ireland Harbour Master Sailing Challenge. Over the last three and a half years, Mark’s voyage has taken him around England,…
![The works to the pier at Inis Oírr will address risks posed by waves breaking over the pier The works to the pier at Inis Oírr will address risks posed by waves breaking over the pier](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000b1CQO4dfGWY/s/767/I0000b1CQO4dfGWY.jpg)
A long-awaited project to improve safety at the pier on the Aran island of Inis Oírr may begin by the end of the year, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has said. She announced this week that Galway…
![Cork Harbour Cork Harbour](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000okfeXeEJ0.k/s/500/I0000okfeXeEJ0.k.jpg)
Cork County Council has committed to considering the appointment of a harbourmaster to oversee Cork Harbour. According to Echo Live, the full- or part-time role as suggested at the latest southern committee meeting would involve managing, maintaining and developing some…
![An Córa pier on Inis Meáín in winter where two lives were lost An Córa pier on Inis Meáín in winter where two lives were lost](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000j43oLP0qZTo/s/767/I0000j43oLP0qZTo.jpg)
Aran Businessman Calls for Withdrawal of State Contract For Ferry to "Unsafe" Pier
12th June 2023 Island News
Aran Island businessman Tarlach de Blacam has called on Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys to withdraw a tender for a new cargo vessel service to Inis Meáin due to the “highly dangerous” nature of the main pier.…
![The harbour wall at Greencastle on Lough Foyle The harbour wall at Greencastle on Lough Foyle](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000NZ6Ji.mRQlc/s/500/I0000NZ6Ji.mRQlc.jpg)
Marine Notice: Construction of Breakwater at Greencastle in Lough Foyle
10th June 2023 Irish Harbours
The Department of Transport has been advised by Donegal County Council that works will begin on the construction of a breakwater outside the entrance of Greencastle Harbour on Lough Foyle in Co Donegal. These works will begin on Monday 12…