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The Evening Herald reports that a young man who allegedly handled thousands of euro worth of stolen marine electronics has been remanded on continuing bail. A judge at Dun Laoghaire District Court has adjourned the matter for four weeks while…
The Dun Laoghaire Harbour company has issued an invitation to tender for a new floating berth, despite being refused permission to continue development of the historic Carlisle Pier, The Sunday Business Post reports [link=http://www.thepost.ie/news/dun-laoghaire-harbour-to-get-pontoon-berth-54094.html]. Most of the listed structure was…
Three of Britain's largest marina operators have moved to quash fears that biofuels will enter the diesel supply, Yachting & Boat World reports. MDL Marinas, Premier Marinas and Yacht Havens Group have all confirmed they are taking steps to ensure…
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a new initiative to tackle boat crime. Police officers will be visiting boat clubs in the next few months to discuss crime prevention measures that members can take. In addition, officers will…
Quba Sails have teamed up with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust to launch an exclusive Ebay Charity Auction, and the prize up for grabs is an exclusive Quba designed and individually tailored jacket and a sailing bag, both made from parts of the sails of Ellen's record…
You've let your mice do the talking when it comes to reading our online stories at www. afloat.ie. Below is a round-up of our top 10 most viewed stories featuring a surprising story as the most read on the site…
Can you help? This letter appeared in the Irish Times this morning... Madam, – A new project aims to preserve the memory of individual seafarers who were killed as a result of belligerent action while they were serving on Irish-registered…
The Revenue Commissioners have published updated guidelines for the excise duty payable on green diesel used by private boatowners in Ireland. The update accounts for the changes earlier this year to Mineral Oil Tax rate due to the imposition of…
A prime development investment property site of 50.1 acres with water-frontage on the River Lee is on the market close to the Jack Lynch Tunnel. The strategic location is only 4 kms from Cork city-centre and is immediately adjacent to…
A Northside versus Southside battle between two top chefs and a Guinness Book of Records attempt are the attractions at a Celebrity Chef Cook-Off Competition to be held in Howth Yacht Club on December 2nd in aid of the ‘Suicide…
The Irish Times reports that Ireland's sailing team have encamped to Fremantle in western Australia for some invaluable training ahead of the ISAF World Championships in Perth next year. Though the Irish contingent is a much smaller one than that…
The Cadet Forces in Northern Ireland celebrated their 150th anniversary this year. At a reception to mark the occasion which was held at Hillsborough Castle, Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh met the various cadets forces to…
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TEAMORIGIN, the yacht racing team established by Sir Keith Mills, and skippered by triple Olympic Gold Medallist, Ben Ainslie, announced today that it will not be challenging for the next America's Cup scheduled for 2013. Statement from Team Origin below:…
A new pay to race series around our shores with stop offs in Cork, Galway, Derry has been confirmed. The Round Britain and Ireland Challenge gets underway next year and no experience is needed pre race by the crews as a large…
Afloat October/November 2010 What's in the Latest Edition Of Afloat Magazine in shops Tuesday 5th October. Report Will Reveal How Asgard II Sank What caused the loss of Ireland's sail training vessel Telephone Navigation Finding your way afloat with the…
