News Update
The Marine Ireland Industry Network (MIIN) has announced its upcoming ‘MIIN in Kerry’ event on Friday 20 October at the Rose Hotel in Tralee, Co Kerry. Taking place during this year’s Bioeconomy Ireland Week, the event will host blue bioeconomy experts…
Water Quality and Marine Score Lowest In Report Card on Government Climate Commitments
4th September 2023 News Update
Water quality and the marine scored the lowest in a “report card” commissioned by Friends of the Earth on Government progress on its own climate and environmental promises. This year’s grading of “C plus” represents “moderate progress” and is a…
County Louth Sea Salt Company Launches World's First Liquid Magnesium Health Supplements
28th August 2023 News Update
Oriel Sea Salt, a Co. Louth-based sea salt harvesting business, has launched the world's first deep sea liquid magnesium health supplement. The company extracts magnesium and minerals from deep seawater for use in health, well-being and skin care products. Oriel…
Original Portrait Photo of Irish Arctic Explorer Sir Francis Crozier to be Auctioned
26th August 2023 News Update
An original portrait photograph of Irish Arctic explorer Francis Crozier, which was taken shortly before the doomed Franklin expedition, will be auctioned in London next month. As BBC News reports, Capt Francis Crozier and 13 other senior officers were photographed…
‘Antoni’ and ‘Betty’ provided a sharp reminder that we are not immune to severe storm conditions even in mid-summer. Craftinsure is helping a number of customers who have fallen victim to recent bad weather. Claims have included a yacht capsizing…
Arklow Heritage & Maritime Museum, Co. Wicklow is this Wednesday (23 August) at 7.30pm to host an insightful and illustrated talk on the port town's history of Ormonde Castle and the Dominican Abbey. Over the last two years, a significant…
Strategic Rail Review Recommends Hourly Inter-City Trains & Reopening of Port Freight Connections
26th July 2023 News Update
An hourly train service should be operating between major cities and at least one train every two hours between other urban centres, according to a new report that recommends the transformation of the current rail system including port rail freight.…
A barge owned by Bibby Marine Ltd has arrived on Britain’s Dorset coast to provide floating accommodation for asylum seekers. As Sky News reports, the barge will be docked for at least 18 months and has a capacity for 506…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Officials Before Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee
5th July 2023 News Update
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) officials will be questioned on the agency’s 2021 accounts at the Oireachtas Committee of Public Accounts (PAC) on Thursday (July 6). Members of the Oireachtas committee will be joined by officials from the Comptroller and Auditor…
The Department of Transport has been advised that a geophysical and geotechnical surveys is being undertaken by Green Rebel Marine in the Irish Sea to assess cable burial on behalf of MDM. The survey work was anticipated to start on…
Last week saw Bray Sailing Club’s partnership with Lakers return for the 2023 season. Lakers is a local sports and activities club for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Blue skies, sunshine, and perfect wind conditions greeted the volunteer Instructors…
State of Sailing: Don't Whine, Do Something Says New Zealand Olympic Medalist Rod Davis
11th June 2023 News Update
New Zealand Olympic medalist Rod Davis told Seahorse magazine readers to ask not what your club and sailing can do for you but what you can do for your club and sailing. Let’s admit it, our sport of yachting is not…
Marine Notice: Pipeline Rock Placement at Kinsale Head and Seven Heads Gas Fields
9th June 2023 News Update
The Department of Transport has been advised by PSE Kinsale Energy Limited that rock placement works will take place in the Celtic Sea between this Saturday 10 June and the end of July. Works will take place at various locations…
UK Father’s Transatlantic Voyage With ‘Wheelie Bin’ Micro-Yacht Ends in Tears Just Hours In
30th May 2023 News Update
A UK father’s ambitious voyage across the Atlantic in a homemade yacht has ended as soon as it began as the “wheelie bin” vessel sank in a Canadian harbour. As MailOnline reports, 49-year-old Andrew Bedwell had intended to sail 1,900…
Marine Notice: Debris Clearance at Kinsale Head and Seven Heads Gas Fields
29th May 2023 News Update
PSE Kinsale Energy Limited will be carrying out debris clearance activities in the Celtic Sea from this Thursday 1 June for an estimated duration of 25 days, subject to weather and operational constraints. The works will take place at locations…
National Maritime Ball to Mark Ireland’s Rich Heritage and Economic Roots to the Sea
10th May 2023 News Update
Harland & Wolff shipyard chief executive John Wood Minister of State Jack Chambers and Simply Blue CEO Dr Val Cummins will be keynote speakers at the National Maritime Ball in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel on Friday 19 May. Limited tickets are…