Charles Haughey's trawler yacht Celtic Mist has been offered to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group as a gift, Lorna Siggins in the Irish Times reveals this morning here. The late Taoiseach's yacht had previously been for sale as we reported in December for €175,000. The 52ft motor sailor ketch has been on sale in the Isle of Wight on the south coast of England since last year.

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 by the family of the former Taoiseach with an asking price of €175,000.The boat is lying on the Isle of Wight.

The full details and photos from the broker are HERE.

The sale has created considerable media interest. Examples HERE and HERE.