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Edel Currie, Community Engagement Manager at Dublin Port Company, watches on as kids from St. Joseph's Co-Ed School, East Wall and St. Patrick’s Girls National School, Ringsend, get serious about Port Safety for Dublin Port Company’s colouring competition as part of Port Safety Week 2023. Dublin Port Company is delighted to have the assistance and support of the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána, Dublin Fire Brigade, the Irish Coast Guard, the RNLI and other services for a bumper calendar of events across the week.
As part of the third annual Irish Port Safety Week, Dublin Port Company welcomed over 100 children from St Patrick’s Girls’ National School, Ringsend, and St. Joseph’s Co-ed Primary School, East Wall, to the Pumphouse for a Colouring Competition Award…
RS Aero - Four rig sizes enable youths, women and men to enjoy the ride
There is a bumper-packed calendar for the RS Aero class, the rapidly growing singlehanded dinghy class; the RS Aero is the most technically advanced boat in its sector, which explains why it’s the most exciting and best-selling modern single-hander. And…
The 1720 class adopted the Sailmon live tracking system for their National Championships this year in Waterford Harbour Sailing Club
Is your class or event looking to stand out from the crowd next year? If so, please get in touch with Kenny Rumball ([email protected]) and the team from MarineServices.ie to book Sailmon tracking and video analytics for your event in…
RS Aeros sailing at Dun Laoghaire Harbour
The RS Sailing Super Series is about to kick off in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, bringing together sailing enthusiasts from various RS classes and the highly popular Waszp class. With an action-packed schedule, this series promises an exhilarating display of skill,…
Part of the Wicklow Swimming Pier installed by Airfloat
Airfloat Modular Pontoons has partnered with MarineServices.ie and Carbery Plastics to extend its modular pontoon range. The partnership will leverage the expertise and resources of both companies to expand Airfloat's market reach and cater to a broader customer base. Airfloat…
Heading out on a boat ride from Dun Laoghaire Harbour. These captivating excursions occur on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. throughout October. It's the perfect opportunity to gather your family and friends for a memorable outing
Are you in search of an exhilarating aquatic adventure this October? Look no further! The Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School are thrilled to introduce an exclusive offer that promises to make your weekend unforgettable. October Exclusive Season Finale: Boat…
An RS21 keelboat startline
Are you an avid sailor or boat enthusiast looking to upgrade your RS class sail(s)? If so, mark your calendars because the deadline for the RS Sailing Sail & Cover Pre-Order 2023-24 is fast approaching! Take advantage of this exclusive…
The 1720 class will use live tracking for its National Championships for the first time this month at Dunmore East
The 1720 Sportsboat class is embracing technological innovations in sailing to enhance its development and offer live tracking for the National Championships for the first time. Spectators and supporters worldwide can view this live tracking in the Sailmon App. MarineServices.ie,…
A lot of clubs and training centres have asked for the option of sailing craft that is suitable for disabled access such as the RS Venture Connect
Sports Capital Grants 2023 - Is your club or training centre looking for a boat to provide disabled access to sailing? With deadlines due at the end of the week, there is still time to get your quote from Marine…
MarineServices.ie can help all sailing clubs and training centres around the country with new capital equipment and provide a range of boats, engines and pontoons including the RS dinghy range pictured above
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, announced that a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) will open for…
The Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School have launched its recruitment campaign for instructors for weekday and weekends this Autumn
The Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School have launched their Autumn recruitment campaign. While the Summer programmes in the Dun Laoghaire Sailing School are still in full swing preparations are underway for the September – November period, which requires an…
Marine Institute Student bursars got the opportunity to present their work and research completed during their Summer Bursary internship placements
The Marine Institute's annual Poster Presentation Day was held on Friday, 28th July 2023, where student bursars showcased their summer internship research. For the first time, the 20 students not only presented posters but also gave flash presentations to supervisors,…
Children sailing an RS Quest dinghy during an Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School sailing course at Dun Laoghaire Harbour
Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School Chief Instructor Kenny Rumball is joining the Irish Sailing Instructor Training Panel, and to get the ball rolling, the school has scheduled a series of Pre-Entry Dinghy Assessments this August. The assessments are in…
Wingfoiling, the newest sensation in the realm of water sports, is now available to try in Dun Laoghaire Harbour through the INSS and Pure Magic
Dun Laoghaire-based Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School has announced a collaboration between two extraordinary forces in the water sports world: Pure Magic and Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School. Together, we bring you the newest sensation in the realm of…
Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School students in an RS Quest dinghy in Dun Laoghaire Harbour
As part of this week's Dun Laoghaire Harbour Coastival Festival, the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School team is hosting a free public talk in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Lexicon this Monday evening, the 3rd of July, from 6.30 pm. “Getting…
Six Marine Institute Explorers marine-themed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) five-day teacher-training courses have been approved by the Department of Education and Skills
The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme has announced that six Explorers marine-themed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) five-day teacher-training courses (July 3-7) have been approved by the Department of Education and Skills and are now available to book with education centres…