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Expenditure on fisheries will be maintained at 2010 levels under the Budget for 2011 announced today. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, welcomed the protection of expenditure in forestry/bioenergy and fisheries, saying it “reflects the important economic…
Today the Minister for Transport Mr Noel Dempsey T.D. announced the 2011 Estimates provision for his Department. The following are the principal features of the 2011 Estimates for marine affairs in his remit. The 2011 capital provision will be €15 million,…
Celtic Mist, the trawler yacht belonging to the late Charles Haughey, is up for sale through UK yacht brokerage AAA Marine in Cowes. The 52 footer that has a cruising speed of 6 knots has been put up for sale…
A 1999 Mitchell has just been added to Afloat's Boats for Sale site. This is an ideal river cruiser, with a small cabin, decent sized wheelhouse and good cockpit space. The blue hulled boat is fitted out with an inboard…
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…
After a very successful conference in Donegal in 2009 Sunseeker dealers from all four corners of the world voted unanimously to host the event again at Solis Lough Eske Castle this year. Over 220 people attended last weekend and this…
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…
Meitheal Mara which organisers the annual 'Ocean to City' rowing race are to hold a 'Boatyard Open Day' at their Cork city-centre boatyard located at Crosses Green House, Crosses Green on Saturday 27 November. Visiting hours are 10-4pm and all…
Tonight on BBC2 the replica sixth century wooden vessel Phoenicia will make an appearance in the new BBC documentary series Ancient Worlds. More on the boat HERE.
Ample space below decks with more headroom than other yachts in her class. Large enough cockpit with good lazarette and wheel steering. "She is an ideal yacht for the family." For more information, pictures and the full listing click here.
A new book celebrating 400 years of the development of Belfast Harbour was launched on Monday in the offices of Belfast Harbour Commissioners. 'Titanic Port' was written by award-winning journalist and author Alf McCreary, and was commissioned by the port…
In sunny weather, Ireland is one of the most beautiful places but the author, Kevin Dwyer, sometimes waited a whole summer for suitable weather to be rewarded with a day from heaven. The stunning photographs are gathered to share the…
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…
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…
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…
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.
