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Colin Breen challenges the image of Ireland’s western seaboard as an isolated Gaelic world, revealing a medieval maritime society connected by trade, politics, religion and warfare across Ireland, Scotland and continental Europe. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way has…
Marine Notice: Bathymetric Survey Operations Along Dublin and Wicklow Coast
30th September 2026 News Update
The Department of Transport has been advised that Hydrographic Surveys Limited will undertake a geophysical survey on behalf of Iarnród Éireann under Maritime Usage Licence MUL240023. Work will commence on Thursday 1 October for a duration of four weeks, depending…
The Department of Transport as been notified by AWJ Limited that a pipeline survey will be conducted on behalf of Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) in the Irish Sea. The works will take place from Wednesday 30 September to Tuesday 6…
Swedish Tallship’s Cherbourg Call Recalls Stena Line's Former Irish Link & New Port Challenges
29th September 2026 News Update
The trainee tall ship Gunilla, the largest visitor at the recent inaugural Dublin City Council Liffey Festival, departed the capital more than a week ago to arrive at Cherbourg, France, where the ferryport faces new challenges, writes Jehan Ashmore. Recently,…
Professional adventurers Hugo and Ross Turner are preparing to attempt a 650-nautical-mile hydrofoil speed record from Land’s End to John O’Groats aboard the Mantaray M25. The “Project Wake Up” challenge is expected to take around 38 hours, with the Turner…
Oireachtas Fisheries Committee Resumes Discussion on Fisheries Amendment Bill
28th September 2026 Oireachtas
BIM and the Marine Institute are among State bodies which will be represented at an Oireachtas Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs hearing on the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2026. The hearing on Tuesday September 29th is resuming pre-legislative scrutiny…
The maritime TV programme follows the Tramore lifeboat crew as they respond to an early-morning pager alert, capturing the reality of a volunteer lifeboat callout. During filming, crew members also shared their rescue experiences and spoke about life at a…
Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships Bring International Fleet to Lough Key
27th September 2026 News Update
The 54th Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships took place at Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, from 19–25 September 2026, bringing together pilots and crews from across Ireland and overseas for a week of competitive flying. The annual event, held in…
Ice Milers and Cold Water Swimming Subject of Book By US Sports Journalist
26th September 2026 Sea Swim
When year-round sea swimming became a mass movement during Covid-19, among the many writers to explore the phenomenon was US sports journalist Chris Ballard. And Ballard took it further. Treatment for his athletic injuries led him to research the appeal…
Rick Tomlinson Brings ‘High Latitudes’ to RIYC for Sailability
25th September 2026 Royal Irish Yacht Club
World-renowned yachting, marine and wildlife photographer Rick Tomlinson will bring his ‘High Latitudes’ presentation to the Royal Irish Yacht Club (RIYC) in Dún Laoghaire on Thursday, 5 November, in aid of Sailability. Tomlinson’s photography regularly features on Afloat.ie, particularly his…
Dear Customers, We hope you have had a great sailing season. It has been a good one. We are half filled up with winter service sails, with boats being lifted in around the country. Our first delivery is nearly ready…
More than 70 marine apprentices were recognised at Southampton International Boat Show as British Marine put training and future careers in the spotlight, with a record turnout for its Careers & Apprenticeship Evening. British Marine has named Jack Hayden of…
The Marine Institute will feature in two episodes of TG4’s Cúla4 children’s series Cois Cladaigh, giving young viewers the chance to meet marine scientists and discover the research that helps us understand, protect and manage Ireland’s ocean. The first episode,…
British Marine Launches Digital Training Academy at Southampton Boat Show
23rd September 2026 Marine Trade
British Marine has launched a new digital Training Academy to make industry-led training more accessible to individuals and businesses across the leisure marine sector. The British Marine Training Academy was formally unveiled at the Southampton International Boat Show on Tuesday,…
EU Ocean Week 2026 will take place from September 28 to October 2, bringing civil society groups, policymakers and other stakeholders together under the theme “Delivering ocean health for Europe’s future”. Organised by a coalition of Brussels-based environmental NGOs led…
Savings of up to €10,000 are currently being offered on new Merry Fisher 795 Series 2 motorboats by MGM Boats. The offer applies to the 795 Series 2, an outboard-powered weekender designed for family coastal cruising, with overnight accommodation, an…
