News on Irish Rowing, Angling, Waterskiing, Canoeing, Diving and Sea Swimming
Sea Synergy divers have recorded a rare fan mussel during marine biodiversity surveys in the Portmagee Channel, highlighting the importance of continued research into Kerry's protected coastal habitats. A rare fan mussel (Atrina fragilis), one of Europe's largest bivalve molluscs,…
Inland Fisheries Ireland is seeking submissions on oyster dredging in Co Mayo for 2027–2032, with environmental assessments identifying potential disturbance to protected waterbirds. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has opened a public consultation on proposed oyster dredging licences in Blacksod Bay,…
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has confirmed that catch certification services resumed normally on Thursday morning following Wednesday's industrial action, with no disruption to Irish seafood exports and no backlog of applications. Irish seafood exports were unaffected by Wednesday's 24-hour…
Galway-based Óir na Farraige has installed a submerged seaweed farm in Bantry Bay, using a new mooring system designed to increase production while reducing the visual impact of aquaculture. Galway-based regenerative ocean farming company Óir na Farraige (ÓNF) has completed…
Mast-high waves, strong south-westerly winds, and international competition made Mayo Mayhem 2026 one of its biggest editions yet, with riders from Ireland, Britain, France, and Poland competing on the Mayo coast. The event, supported by RWE, saw French rider Baptiste…
Young people entering Ireland's fishing industry will be able to access Government-backed loans alongside BIM first-vessel grants, under new arrangements announced as part of the expansion of the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme. Young fishers seeking to buy their first…
Ireland will host one of Europe's leading aquaculture conferences for the first time in 37 years when Aquaculture Europe 2028 comes to Dublin, bringing international researchers, seafood producers and marine technology companies to the capital. Dublin has been selected to…
Eight Irish seafood processors explored cutting-edge technology at seafood production facilities in Ålesund, Norway, during a field mission led by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).Representatives from Kish Fish, Good Fish, Northcape Seafoods, Greenisle, Cheflink, Irish Seaspray, Albatross Seafoods and Galway Bay…
The Government has extended fuel support for Irish fishermen for a further five months, from August to December 2026, under a €31.2 million package announced as part of Budget 2027. The additional funding covers fuel support schemes for fishermen, farmers,…
Irish fishing businesses are among those eligible for an additional €500 million in Government-backed lending announced under Budget 2027, bringing the total capacity of the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme to €1 billion. The expansion, announced by Minister for Enterprise,…
Sean Crowley's Story - New Documentary Released on Youngest Man to Row The Atlantic
10th October 2026 Coastal Rowing
A documentary on Sean Crowley, the youngest man to have rowed the Atlantic, received a rapturous reception at its premiere in Clifden, Co. Galway last week. Sean Crowley’s Story – a film celebrating the life and legacy of Sean Crowley…
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels of arrangements for the Erne Navigation and use of jetties during the 21st Erne Pike Fishing Classic, taking place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October. Bank fishing will take place between 10am and…
Ireland has secured an EU Council negotiating position on future fisheries funding as preparations continue for talks on 2027 fishing opportunities Ireland's first 100 days holding the EU Presidency have seen progress on future fishing fleet funding, while preparations continue…
Irish Olympic rower Aifric Keogh has had her school club, Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club, in Galway, name a boat after her. “For Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club, Aifric’s achievements are a source of enormous pride. Her journey from the club’s boathouse…
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has reminded the fishing industry of the prohibition on trawling by vessels over 18 metres in length within six nautical miles of the Irish coast, which came into effect on 1 October. While described as…
Ireland-Grenada Internship Supports Research on Seaweed and Coastal Pollution in Caribbean
7th October 2026 Marine Science
The Marine Institute has successfully piloted an international internship programme with the School of Arts and Sciences at St George’s University in Grenada, in the West Indies, through the Our Shared Ocean capacity strengthening programme. This year the initiative has…
