Shannon Estuary and River
Sanctioned Russian Tanker Monitored by Air Corps Off West Coast During Trump Visit
15th September 2026 News Update
A sanctioned Russian tanker was monitored by the Air Corps off the west coast during the visit to Doonbeg, Co Clare, by US president Donald Trump. As The Irish Independent reports, a crude-oil tanker recently renamed the Dozor was within…
Following similar restrictions for mariners off the Wicklow coast earlier this month, a maritime exclusion zone will be imposed in support of a “major security operation” at Shannon Airport, on the River Shannon and at Doonbeg from 12-14 September. On…
One of Carrick-on-Shannon’s best-known waterside pubs has reopened after a four-year refurbishment following a fire at the premises in 2022. Gings Riverside Bar, beside the town’s main bridge and overlooking the River Shannon, has reopened after owner Brendan Whelan undertook…
Dingle dolphin Fungie was genetically a mix between Ireland’s Shannon Estuary bottlenose dolphin population and the much larger offshore population, a newly published study has found. Fungie, who inhabited Dingle, Co Kerry for almost four decades and became one of…
A new strategy has been initiated to protect the rare and endangered hen harrier on Scattery Island in the Shannon estuary. As well as its ancient monastic heritage and historic structures, Scattery Island supports a significant proportion of the national…
Shannon Foynes Port Company has secured a major regulatory approval for its proposed Foynes Island Deepwater Development Project. The decision clears an important milestone for one of Ireland's most significant planned port infrastructure schemes. The Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA)…
Details for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Co. Limerick, have already hit the headlines for its record-high ticket prices at the hotel venue. As The Irish Times reports, the daily admission of €499 is the highest ever charge…
Irish Lights Showcases Shannon Estuary Safety Work During Ministerial Visit
17th July 2026 Lighthouses
Marine Minister Timmy Dooley has visited the Irish Lights vessel ILV Granuaile during its annual programme of aids to navigation maintenance on the Shannon Estuary. The visit provided an opportunity to see at first hand the specialist work undertaken by…
Decision on €5.9 billion Uisce Éireann Shannon Pipe Project Delayed to 2027
10th July 2026 Shannon Estuary
An Coimisiún Pleanála has deferred its ruling on the controversial Shannon pipeline for a year. As RTÉ reports, Uisce Éireann's Strategic Infrastructure Development application to extract water from the River Shannon and pipe it to Dublin and the greater eastern…
Drug Smugglers Exploiting Lack of Garda Presence at Foynes Port: Report
14th June 2026 Shannon Estuary
A report in The Journal says that the Port of Foynes on the Shannon Estuary is being exploited by international drug smugglers — but is policed by only two gardaí. Sources claim that Garda organised crime operations “focus on a…
Youg Mayo Students To Swim Equivalent of Shannon For Sunflower Children's Hospice
8th June 2026 Shannon Estuary
Up to 50 young swimmers from Mayo's Castlebar Swimming Club will swim the full equivalent of the River Shannon's 360km length in a single day on June 21st. The event, hosted at Lough Lannagh Swimming Pool in Castlebar, aims to…
Waterways Ireland has launched a new interactive digital map exploring the heritage and history of the Grand Canal. Developed using Esri Ireland’s ArcGIS technology, the online map — titled A Boatman’s Journey — traces the route of the canal from…
Scattery Island in the Shannon estuary will open to visitors for the 2026 season from this Thursday, May 21st. This year’s season opening was announced by Minister of State for the Office of Public Works Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran. Located two…
"Refresh" of Garda Siochána's Coastal Watch Initiated In Southern Region
14th May 2026 Coastal Notes
The Garda Síochána has initiated a “refresh” of its Coastal Watch in the southern region. The event was marked on Wednesday (May 13th) in Castletownbere Co Cork, by Assistant Commissioner for the Southern Region, Eileen Foster. Coastal Watch’s purpose is…
Riverfest Limerick 2026 to Host Naval Service Flagship Open to Public Tours
1st May 2026 Shannon Estuary
The flagship of the Naval Service is to head up the Shannon Estuary to form as part of the Riverfest Limerick 2026 programme held in the city. Limerick City and County Council is delighted to have announced the Offshore…
Dublin Bay Keeps Kilrush Busy With Classic Boatbuilding And Hospitality Skills
30th March 2026 Historic Boats
Time was when the citizens of Limerick bound for their annual summer holiday at Kilkee would take the Shannon steamer down the long estuary to Cappagh pier at Kilrush, and then be conveyed by jaunting car or something similar across…
