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On Monday, as the international squads arrived at Ballyholme Yacht Club on Belfast Lough in Northern Ireland, the IODAI Development Squad - who are the newest sailors in the Main Fleet - took to the water with Head Coach Adam…

It would have been easy to make two quick assumptions in advance of the past weekend’s sailing. The first would have been the reasonable expectation that Storm Betty, accurately forecast as she was, and sweeping right across Ireland in an…

On Saturday, August 26th, Galway Girl Cruises will set sail from Galway Docks, inviting passengers on a cultural journey of discovery, music, and folklore. The tour is operated by 3rd generation seafaring brothers, Tommy and Patrick Connolly, who will be…

The Howth Yacht Club (HYC) hosted International Laser Class Association (ILCA) National Championships and saw sailors from three different clubs take the top spots across the three fleets. Despite losing a day of racing due to strong winds and rough…

It’s been a busy and productive year to date for volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI, with crew passing out on training assessments and new volunteers joining the team — as well as the hugely successful fundraising Lap the Lake charity…

As boats rigged for the first day of the joint Fireball and 420 National Championships at WHSC Dunmore East a weather system was approaching faster than most forecasts predicted. At a briefing with race officer Michael Conway the Fireball and…

Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels and waterway users on the Shannon Navigation that the Rooskey Dry Dock facility is closed for use by the public from Monday 21 August until 1 August 2024 to facilitate upgrade works.

Waterways Ireland advises all masters of vessels and waterways users that the Grand Canal’s Circular Line in Dublin (Lock C1 through to Lock C7) is currently closed to navigation due to fallen trees across the canal in the aftermath of…

The Cong-Galway Sailing Race, claimed to be 'Europe's oldest and longest sailing race', is set to take place on September 2nd, 2023. Since its establishment in 1882, the race has been a true test of skill and endurance, attracting sailors…

Bundoran RNLI came to the aid of two swimmers on Sunday evening (20 August) after they were dragged out to sea off the Main Beach in the Co Donegal town. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat…

Waterford Harbour was the host of the 2023 International 420 National Championships alongside the Fireball National Championships. Despite weather predictions, eighteen competitive International 420 teams converged in Dunmore East, with several new pairings joining the ranks after a bustling summer…

Ireland has announced the selection of 12 crews that will compete at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The event, taking place from September 3rd to 10th, serves as the first opportunity for Irish rowers to secure Olympic qualification…

Arklow Heritage & Maritime Museum, Co. Wicklow is this Wednesday (23 August) at 7.30pm to host an insightful and illustrated talk on the port town's history of Ormonde Castle and the Dominican Abbey. Over the last two years, a significant…

The Irish Salt Mining Company which is a longstanding customer of Clydeport owner, Peel Ports Group, have in a joint multi-million pound investment completed construction of a de-icing salt storage facility at the Scottish port's King George V Dock. The…

An investigation into a claim under protected disclosure by a senior lifeguard that rescues off Co Clare’s coastline was under-recorded has found a discrepancy of 44 per cent in the figures. As The Sunday Independent reports, the investigation into the…

A descendant of Omey islanders has demanded that all remains of human burials removed in an emergency excavation from the Connemara island’s graveyard be returned. As The Sunday Independent reports, Maggie Coohill has said she is “disappointed and disgusted”, and…

Hungary's Maria Erdi won the final gold medal at the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships in The Hague in a tight medal race. The 25-year-old moved up from third place to claim her first world title in the ILCA 6…

Melges Performance Sailboats is delighted to announce the opening of Melges Ireland. Melges Ireland is the newest international dealer of the Melges 15, Melges 14, and Melges 24. Detailed specifications of the boats can be found on the new website …

The RS400 and RS200 Eastern championships were held at Greystones Harbour Sailing Club, and it was a thrilling day for the 24 RS 400s and other boats that participated. The Simon Herriot Memorial trophy was also incorporated into the event, adding…

The Foyle & Carlingford Ambassador Programme took place across the Foyle Catchment area throughout the month of July. Young Ambassadors attended a series of educational workshops, reviewed natural environments and studied environmental preservation techniques. This highly rewarding experience brought lots…