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New series of 'Customs' on RTÉ One
The second series of 'Customs' returns to television screens next Wednesday (17 November) on RTÉ One at 8.30pm. The Revenue Commissioners customs cutter, RCC Faire, which officially entered service in October of last year, will feature in the new series. RCC Faire at…
New series of 'Customs' on RTÉ One
The second series of 'Customs' returns to television screens next Wednesday (17 November) on RTÉ One at 8.30pm. The series will also feature the Revenue Commissioners customs cutter, RCC Faire, which officially entered service in October of last year. To…
Opportunities in International Maritime Internships
A list of internships for the international maritime industry for 2011 has been announced and can be viewed on the Maritime Careers section posted on the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).  The following companies: ABS, BP, Shell, Clarksons, Lloyds Register…
Afloat.ie: 2001 Dufour 36 Classic
A nice example of this well known model. Inventory includes In-Mast furling mainsail, furling genoa and much more. She has one aft cabin and a large heads. For more information and images please visit the full listing here.
Afloat.ie: 1995 Etap 28
1995 Etap 28l, very spacious making it an excellent family boat. We have comfortably spent several week cruising the Irish Coast. The boat is also a good club racer and has been frequently raced in Courtown and Arlkow since 2007.…
Lecture: "Pilots in the Bristol Channel"
The Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Association (DBOG) are holding their annual Winter /Spring lecture programmein the Poolbeg Yacht Boat Club & Marina (PYBC). The next lecture is "Pilots in the Bristol Channel" byTom Cunliffe which is to held on Tuesday…
Commemoration Service for Irish Seafarers
The Annual National Commemoration Services For Irish Seafarers will be held at 11.30 am on Sunday 21 November at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, City Quay, Dublin. Wreaths will be laid at the Irish Seaman's National Memorial,…
French Van Promotes Great Week of Irish Sailing
It's a great looking team sailing van, a brilliant advert for Irish sailing and an amazing photo of a TP52, planing like a dinghy in Cork harbour! The French Paprec Recylage Sailing Team have had their entire sailing van decorated with a…
Channel 4 to Broadcast Documentary on Britain's Round the Island Race'
'Spectacular', 'awe-inspiring' and 'exhilarating' are all words attributed to the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race and if you were one of the 16,000 sailors who took part this year, you will have the chance to re-live your…
On the Forum: Dry Sailing at Royal Cork
A dry sailing facility would make the Royal Cork Yacht Club one of the best in the world. It's a pity it may be too expensive, says Patton. It is a pity too about the lack of highly competitive racing…
 Lecture: Liffey Ships and Shipbuilding
The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) hosts a Winter lecture series. The next lecture of the season is next Thursday (18 November) and is entitled 'Liffey Ships and Shipbuilding' by Pat Sweeney. The lecture starts at 8pm and is held…
Research Vessel Employment Opportunity at Marine Institute
The Marine Institute has published an opportunity for a recent graduate with a minimum of a degree in a relevant business or administration related subject under their current Stagiaire Programme (Marine Institute Student Programme for recent graduates). The Stagiaire Programme…
Table Quiz fundraiser for Maritime Museum
A Table Quiz is to be held at 8.00 pm on Thursday 11 November, at the Kingston Hotel, Dun Laoghaire in aid of the Maritime Museum Development Fund. Join in the fun with quiz master Seamus O'Connor. Entrance fees for…
Lecture: "The Fascinating World of Ocean Waves"
A lecture on 'The Fascinating World of Ocean Waves' is to be held on Wednesday 3 November at Alliance Française, 1 Kildare Street in Dublin 2. The evening lecture is to be presented by Professor Frederic Dias from UCD, an…
'Open Day' at National Maritime College of Ireland
An 'Open Day' is to be hosted by the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) on Wednesday 3 November. The Open Day is between 10-15.00hrs. Activities include: talk on careers at sea, entry requirements to academic courses and tours of…
Lecture: "The Newfoundland Cruise"
The Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Association are holding their annual Winter /Spring lecture programmein the Poolbeg Yacht Boat Club & Marina (PYBC). The next lecture is "The Newfoundland Cruise" byPaddy Barry which is to held on Tuesday 2 November (1930…

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