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Afloat.ie: Custom Design 50ft Cabin Cruiser
This week sees the addition of this Custom Design 50ft Cabin Cruiser, located in the Grand Canal Basin, Ringsend Dublin. This is a 7 berth & 2 head. Steel hull. Twin Ford Boweman Marine Diesel engines installed March 2000, each engine…
Fine Gael Pledges to 'Steer the Marine' in Election Manifesto
Fine Gael has pledged to reinstate the Department of the Marine in its election manifesto published today. Under the heading 'steering the marine' Fine Gael also says it will replace the Boards of all State Port companies and Harbour Commissions…
Royal Cork Seek Operations Manager
The Royal Cork Yacht Club is recruiting an Operations Manager on a fixed term contract basis. The Club offers a full range of sailing facilities, comprising a 200 berth marina, 40 moorings, extensive dinghy facilities, seven-day hospitality service and a…
Labour Manifesto Leads the Way on Irish Maritime Affairs
To further assist the development of the marine sector, responsibility for maritime policy will, as far as is practicable, be concentrated in one department. That's according to the Labour Party 2011 General Election manifesto and it's the clearest indication yet…
Lecture: "Captain Halpin of the Great Eastern"
The Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society are to host a lecture about Captain Halpin of the Great Eastern. The talk will be presented by Jim Rees and held in the Kingston Hotel, Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire on Wednesday 16 February…
Afloat.ie: 1980 Westerly Fulmar
This week sees a 1980 fin keel Westerly Fulmar added to our site. Full history of ownership, nicely maintained, equipped with Eberspacher heating, and is in good condition for the age. There are 6 berths including 2 "V" berths in…
Liverpool’s Last Chance to See Shackleton
Visitors to the Merseyside Maritime Museum have just over a fortnight to view Endurance: Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure! writes Jehan Ashmore. The exhibition which has been running since last July, tells the epic story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 expedition and…
Van Gelderen Becomes Fastest Sailor on Irish Waters
The Irish GPS Speedsailing record fell again last Friday in Dungarvan when Oisin Van Gelderen broke all previous speeds, becoming the fastest sailor ever to sail on Irish waters. The speed is ratified by the WGPSSRC (World GPS Speedsailing Records…
Destroyer's Last Visit to Liverpool
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Manchester is on its last visit to Liverpool, prior to its decommissioning. The Type 42 destroyer is currently berthed at the Liverpool Landing Stage, where she will be open to the public tomorrow (Sunday) between…
Join the Irish Boating Community online with Afloat.ie
We'd like to say a big welcome to all of you who have joined us recently and are keeping up to date with Irish boating and maritime news on Afloat.ie. 4,500 get our biweekly newsletter, over 1,000 are registered on…
Maritime Museum Needs You!
The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) is looking for volunteers to assist in the running of the maritime museum, located in the former Mariners' Church in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. A Volunteers Induction Meeting is to be held on 15…
Afloat.ie: 2000 Hanse 292
Well known Yacht-dealer and sailmaker Philip Watson has put his demonstration boat up for sale. It is a fast Hanse sailing cruiser, 29' 6" in length. "CHanser" is fastidiously maintained and has a host of cruising luxuries like central heating,…
Public Auction

Public Auction

31st January 2011 Boat Sales
PUBLIC AUCTION (NB if not previously sold) On the instructions of LiamDowdall Esq., Receiver & Manager, Bád Arann Teoranta (In Receivership) MV CLANN EAGLE 1 (2005)169GT. Reg. No. 403730 MV CLANN NA N'OILEAIN(2006) 172 GT. Reg. No. 404093 (In one…
Lecture: “The Newfoundland Voyage”
The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) hosts a Winter /Spring lecture series. The next lecture of the is 'The Newfoundland Voyage' by Paddy Barry The lecture is on 17 February and starts at 8pm and is to be held in…
Afloat.ie: 1991 37' Van de Stadt Falco
37' Van de Stadt Falco - steel hulled sailing blue water yacht. She has a full 2010 professional survey and a new repaint of hull, deck and anti foul. Lying on the hard in Kilrush Marina. Complete with many extras…
Man Remanded Over Alleged Boat Gear Theft
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…

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