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July has been non-stop for RS Sailing and its various classes in Ireland. With the recent announcement of the Sports Capital Grants, many sailing clubs throughout Ireland submitted successful applications for new sports equipment in their training classes. The RS…

The lack of a sufficient “talent pipeline” for the transition to renewable energy presents considerable challenges for Ireland, according to Eirgrid. EirGrid,which is the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, says it discussed this issue in a recent meeting…

More than 60 teachers in Galway, Kerry, West Cork, and Waterford recently completed the Marine Institute Explorer’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Teachers Training Summer Courses. The Explorers team introduced the teaching of marine themes in Primary schools, including how to…

The Pure Magic Wing Regatta took place in Dun Laoghaire over the weekend. It featured competitions on Dublin Bay on Friday, July 5th, and Saturday, July 6th. Wingfoiling in good breeze at Dun Laoghaire's Wing Regatta on Dublin Bay The…

Connemara-based Killary Adventure Company has secured a new global environment and social responsibility certification. The company says it is among the first businesses in Ireland to achieve the prestigious B Corp certification. The certification is held by over 1,300 companies…

Two young Irish sailors are set to play leading parts in this year’s running of the biennial Newport to Bermuda Race. Luke Galvin and Eoin McKeon - both ‘graduates’ of the Irish National Sailing School in Dun Laoghaire – will compete…

Kenny Rumball of the Irish National Sailing and Powerboat School is holding a Sea Survival Course on Tuesday, 11th June, from 6-9 pm and Sunday, 16th June, from 9.30 am-5 pm. Experience what it is like to board a liferaft…

In honour of World Oceans Day on June 8th, the Marine Institute has revealed the fifteen primary schools in Ireland that have been shortlisted for the Explorers Education Programme’s Ocean Champion Awards 2023-2024. Patricia Orme, Corporate Services Director of the…

The Shanahan Cup is set to return in an enlarged format for the 2024/25 winter season. The event, organised by Gonzaga College and the INSS and sponsored by the Shanahan family, is a team racing series open to all schools in the Dublin…

The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) and SeaBot Maritime (Ireland) have signed a “groundbreaking” Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on integrating complex systems with specialised skills for the maritime workforce. This partnership aims to position Ireland as a…

The much-anticipated Cork Harbour Festival is returning this June for 10 days of maritime fun, running from the 1st to the 10th. The festival showcases Cork's stunning natural assets, including Cork Harbour and the River Lee, and promises a diverse…

Airfloat, the original modular pontoon system that is manufactured and managed here in Ireland has improved their Eirglide, dry boat docking system for 2024. Airfloat was born and conceived in West Cork. To this day, the plastic modules are produced…

The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme has been recognised for promoting ocean literacy and driving marine education at the primary school level. The programme's annual Ocean Literacy, Engagement & Impact Report highlights a range of activities available to schools, supporting…

An introduction to sailing in Dun Laoghaire Harbour for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier this month (April) was so successful that a second is planned for May 8th. As reported by Afloat, the initiative is run by MS Ireland…

Kinsale Yacht Club emerged as the winner of the inaugural Irish Sailing League 2024 after 20 races sailed off Dun Laoghaire on Sunday.  The light wind league was hosted by the Royal Irish Yacht Club and organised by Kenny Rumball and…

Three European agencies have initiated the first Coast Guard “capacity building” and training exchange at European level. The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) are working…