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Island-Specific Housing Task Force Called For In Report Published Today
22nd November 2023 Island News
Continuing sustainable communities on Irish islands are at risk due to a critical lack of housing, according to a report published today by Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann, the Irish Islands Federation. The report calls on the Government to establish an…
Kinsale's Cinnamon Girl and Dublin Bay's Cian Guilfoyle on Caro are Big Irish Hopes in Competitive Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Fleet
22nd November 2023 Sydney to Hobart
A diverse fleet, including multiple former winners and some key Irish offshore interests, will take on the 628 nautical mile Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on St. Stehpen's Day. One hundred and thirteen boats are entered for the 78th running…
Recently crowned World Sailor of the Year, Tom Slingsby will miss the upcoming Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, it has been confirmed. The Australian driver, who leads the three-time reigning and defending team, will skip the event to be with…
Lough Derg RNLI Recognised in 2023 Nenagh Municipal District Awards
22nd November 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Volunteers representing Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat station were honoured with a scroll and a cheque for €500 at the annual Nenagh Municipal District Awards on Monday evening (20 November) in recognition of their volunteer work on Lough Derg. The award,…
Shannon-Erne Waterway: Ballyconnell Service Block Closing for Winter Refurbishment
22nd November 2023 Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland is planning to commence extensive refurbishment works to Ballyconnell service block on the Shannon-Erne Waterway on Monday 27 November, with works scheduled to last approximately four months. During this time the service block will be closed to the…
Shannon Navigation: Bridge and Lock Closures at Tarmonbarry and Rooskey
21st November 2023 Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland advises all masters of vessels on and users of the Shannon Navigation that Tarmonbarry Bridge and Lock will be closed this Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 November to facilitate inspection works. In addition, Rooskey Bridge and Lock will…
RYA Northern Ireland to Mark 50th Anniversary With a Year of Celebrations
22nd November 2023 RYA Northern Ireland
This month, RYA Northern Ireland marks 50 years since its formation as the Ulster Branch of the Irish Yachting Association. And to celebrate all aspects of sailing and boating in the region, a series of commemorative events will be held…
River Conservation Charity Calls for Real-Time Sewage Alerts in Northern Ireland
22nd November 2023 Northern Ireland Waters
The Rivers Trust supports the findings of new report that rings alarm bells about the critical state of water quality management in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The Surfers Against Sewage Water Quality Report for 2023 says that in Northern…
Jeanneau 36 Sirocco Wins DBSC Turkey Shoot Race as J97 Windjammer Takes Overall Lead
21st November 2023 Turkey Shoot
Race three of the AIB DBSC Turkey Shoot Series was won on Sunday in brisk conditions by the Jeanneau 36 Sirocco in a corrected time of one hour 20 minutes and 41 seconds (modified ECHO handicap), just 24 seconds ahead of…
Workers at a Merseyside shipyard which built the UK polar research ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, have voted to strike in a row over pay and conditions. Electricians, pipe-fitters and welders and others at Cammell Laird shipyard on Birkenhead, are…
Six Newcastle RNLI Crew Recognised for Bringing Capsized Rowing Boat Crew to Safety in Gale Force Winds
22nd November 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Six crew members from Newcastle RNLI in County Down have been recognised for their courage, determination and teamwork in bringing the crew of a racing rowing boat to safety after it capsized off Ardglass Harbour in June last year. Coxswain…
Bangor RNLI Lifeboat Benefits from Belfast Lough's Community Generosity
22nd November 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Bangor RNLI station on Belfast Lough is one of three local charities in Bangor and Ballyholme to benefit from the generosity of the local community. On Monday, 20 November, volunteers from Bangor RNLI were delighted to be presented with a…
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21st November 2023 North Sails Ireland
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Artificial Reef, Tidal Pool and Canoe Trail Plans Among Outdoor Projects To Secure Government Funding
22nd November 2023 Coastal Notes
Scoping the creation of Ireland’s first underwater artificial reef in Mayo’s Killala Bay has received a grant of 50,000 euro as one of a number of outdoor projects approved for funding by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys.…
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The RS Super Series is open to all RS boats, and the Waszps is back in action this Saturday, with racing also extended to the RS Neo. The RS Aeros weren’t able to join the first weekend of the RS…
VDLR 2023's Dubarry Ladies Lunch Raises €1,888 for Dun Laoghaire RNLI
21st November 2023 Volvo Regatta
Ireland's largest regatta, the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta boasted almost 500 entries in July, that raised €1,888 for the Dun Laoghaire RNLI lifeboat charity at its sell-out Dubarry Ladies Lunch. One of the social highlights of the four day regatta, the…
We regret to record the death of Johnny Wedick, a stalwart of the Dubin Bay Old Gaffers Association (DBOGA) since its foundation. He held the offices of President DBOGA, and Honorary Secretary, serving on the committee for many years. He…
"Road Map" Towards State's Next Offshore Wind Auction Published
21st November 2023 Power From the Sea
An indicative “road map” towards the State’s next offshore wind auction has been published by the Government. The timeline relates to “ORESS 2.1”, which will take place off Ireland’s south coast and provide for up to 900MW of offshore wind.…
Favourites Emerge to Duke it Out at Royal St. George Hosted Irish Team Racing Finals
21st November 2023 Team Racing
The Irish Team Racing Association’s 75th National Championships concluded Saturday in the Royal St George Yacht Club at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The round-robin event was truncated to a day’s racing as the forecast showed winds gusting to 30 knots Sunday…
A community page for Mountshannon is looking to find a good home for an impressive model boat found on Lough Derg over the summer. As of Monday afternoon (20 November) no one had yet come forward to claim the model…