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North Sails Ireland Highlights Sail Inspection and Repair Service

6th November 2026
North Sails technician inspecting and working on a sail as part of the company's sail care and repair service
Sail Care: A North Sails technician carries out maintenance work on a sail as the company highlights its 10-point inspection programme, preventative repairs and performance upgrades. In Ireland, Shane Hughes provides sail servicing from Kilcoole, County Wicklow. Photo: North Sails.

North Sails Ireland is highlighting its sail inspection and repair services, encouraging boat owners to identify wear and address minor defects before they develop into more costly problems.

The company's North Certified Service programme begins with a detailed 10-point inspection, allowing its sail care specialists to identify wear, assess high-stress areas and address potential problems before they affect performance.

The inspection covers seams, corners and sail hardware, with areas showing signs of wear reinforced where necessary.

North Sails says its service also offers an opportunity for owners to discuss straightforward upgrades designed to improve sail durability, handling and performance.

Shane Hughes, based in Kilcoole, County Wicklow, provides sail servicing for North Sails Ireland.

Further details are available through the company's Sail Care & Repair service.

Please contact your local experts here in Ireland for more.

Nigel Young, Maurice O'Connell and Shane Hughes

Published in North Sails Ireland

North Sails Ireland

LOFT INFO

Cork

Cois Chuain
O'Regan's Field
Myrtleville, Cork P43 V997
 353 0212061769

SPECIALITIES

Bend on / Bend off, Canvas, Certified Service, Sail Hardware Upgrades, Sail Inspection / Evaluation, Sail Measurement, Sail Repair, Sail Storage, Sail Washing

HOURS

Weekdays

09:00 – 17:30

Wicklow

The Boatyard
Sea Road, Newcastle Wicklow
Leinster A63DT26 Ireland
0838103539

SPECIALITIES

Certified Service, Sail Repair

Hours

Weekdays

08:30 – 17:30

NORTH SAILS EXPERTS

Nigel Young

Loft Manager, One Design Expert
[email protected]

Shane Hughes

One Design Expert, Sales Person
[email protected]

Maurice O’Connell

One Design Expert, Sales Person
[email protected]

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North Sails Ireland is operated by Loft Manager and One Design Expert Nigel Young at his Cork Harbour base at Myrtleville. The company specialities include Bend on / Bend off, Canvas, Certified Service, Sail Hardware Upgrades, Sail Inspection / Evaluation, Sail Measurement, Sail Repair, Sail Storage and Sail Washing. Working with Nigel are Maurice O'Connell, Shane Hughes and Richard Marshall.