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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…

Applications are sought from suitably qualified persons for the following position: ASSISTANT MARINE OFFICER / OIFIGEACH MARA (CÚNTÓIR)OPEN COMPETITION - (COMP. I.D. (010468) Application forms and full particulars are available on the Council’s website https://www.dlrcoco.ie/job-listing Completed application forms should be returned…

As part of this week's Dun Laoghaire Harbour Coastival Festival, the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School team is hosting a free public talk in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Lexicon this Monday evening, the 3rd of July, from 6.30 pm. “Getting…

Dublin Port Company is recruiting for the role of energy and decarbonisation lead. The State-owned commercial port says it “aims to play a strong role in achieving its own energy and decarbonisation goals, as well as supporting and influencing wider…

The Marine Institute has announced details of the process to recruit a chief executive officer (CEO) following the retirement of Dr Paul Connolly at the end of the month. Dr Connolly has worked with the Marine Institute for over 30…

Hi everyone, I am just coming up for air after a fantastic Sovereign's Cup at Kinsale Yacht Club. KYC always puts on a fabulous show, and certainly, on the first two days, the weather didn't disappoint! Well done to Regatta…

The inaugural J Cup Ireland is taking place 26th and 27th of August 2023 at the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, on Dublin Bay. Hosted by Key Yachting, the J Cup Regatta is exclusively organised for racing yachts…

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…

Wildcard took 13th overall out of 75 boats at the inaugural J/70 Corinthian World Cup on Lake Garda earlier this month. This was a remarkable result especially for young helm Harry Twomey as it was his first time back sailing…

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…

Hamilton Shipping is currently recruiting for a Port Agency Assistant based in its busy Dublin Port office. Established in 1919 with offices in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Galway and Foyle Port, Hamilton Shipping is one of the most experienced and…

Class Zero in Dun Laoghaire will get another boost with the imminent arrival of John Treanor’s new J/112e. The brand new 36 ft yacht is currently being commissioned at Key Yachting’s base in Hamble and will have her first Irish…

Two of the most important classes in the world today are the TP 52 Class and the Cape 31 class. It is in these top-level classes that sailmakers try to show that their product is as fast or faster than…

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…

Adam Perry from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) was at UK Sailmakers Ireland loft in Crosshaven, County Cork, this week  (7th of June 2023) for the refreshing of its In-House Certification (IHC). The Cork loft is the only IHC loft in…

Leinster Boats offers a Redbay Stormforce 7.4m RIB for sale. The 'complete package' includes a 250 hp Suzuki outboard engine, a Rollercoaster trailer, and full instrumentation. As regular Afloat readers know, this RIB range is Irish-built in the Glens of…