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Marine Institute's Bursary Scholarship Programme Invites Students to Apply
6th February 2024 Marine Science
The Marine Institute has announced its 2024 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme, inviting third-level students to apply for work experience in a variety of marine areas. The programme, which has been running for over 30 years, provides essential career development, support,…
Candlelit paper boats were set adrift in the south Galway harbour of Kinvara late last week at a vigil hosted by the Kinvara Palestine Solidarity Group. The event, entitled Caoineadh-Lament for Gaza, was held at dusk when many local people…
The new chair of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is to meet members of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action in Leinster House, Dublin, today (Tues Feb 6). Prof Tom Collins is heading a new IFI board. He was…
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Irish Lights is recruiting a Navigation Support Officer to join the E-Navigation and Maritime Services (EMS) department. This position is based in our Head Office in Dun Laoghaire. The role involves providing support on the navigation to the department, including:…
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CH Marine has all the boat-care products you need to get and keep your boat in great shape in time for the 2024 season. Find the finest in boat and fibreglass care, anti-slip and antifoul, boat paints, grease and lubricants,…
In a first for the Irish marine industry, MarineServices.ie is proud to present the first all-electric powered rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Arriving in early February, RS Electric Boats’ Pulse 63 is a 6.3-metre-long RIB designed from the ground up to…
Boot Düsseldorf 2024: Irish Marine Trade Give Thumbs Up for Successful Boat Show for the European Boating and Water Sports Industry
29th January 2024 Boot Düsseldorf
The boating and water sports industry has given a positive verdict on the recently concluded boot Düsseldorf 2024 international boat show. Despite facing difficult conditions such as winter weather and strikes, the event still managed to attract 214,000 visitors from…
It promises to be another bumper year for the RS Racing Classes in Ireland with all classes confirming their event calendars for 2024. The Fevas will start off the season in Greystones Sailing Club on the East coast of Ireland,…
Dubliner Gerry Salmon, a yacht broker at MGM Boats in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Irish Marine Federation. The announcement was made at the national marine trade body board meeting held at Boot…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Launches New Recruitment Drive for 52 Seasonal Posts
24th January 2024 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire 52 temporary staff. IFI’s seasonal fisheries officers and seasonal fisheries assistants are to be deployed across 15 counties from April to September. Starting salaries of €29,053 per…
AmericaOne Foundation has released a statement in response to US Sailing’s lawsuit alleging harmful practices, describing the accusations as “unfathomable”. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, three high-profile departures from US Sailing last year — Paul Cayard, Bill Ruh and Jose…
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Introducing North Sails RENEW - a Sustainable Sailcloth for Cruising
24th January 2024 North Sails Ireland
A belated Happy New Year, everyone. We hope you are all safe and sound from Isha and survived recent storms, Isha and Jocelyn! I am bringing you some wonderful news from our North Sails product development teams. At the Dusseldorf…
US Sailing Files Lawsuit Against Competitor Body for Alleged Reputational Damage
21st January 2024 News Update
The governing body for sailing in the United States has filed a lawsuit against a competitor organisation for alleged harmful practices, as Marine Industry News reports. US Sailing’s official complaint claims accuses America One Racing of attempting to misleadingly represent…
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MGM Boats Breaks New Ground with Jeanneau Sun Odyssey Lineup at Dusseldorf Boat Show
18th January 2024 MGM Boats
Sailors will be familiar with the Sun Odyssey range from Jeanneau. For over 30 years, these boats have populated marinas and have been widely enjoyed by families and club racers alike. What started with the Sun Odyssey 36 back in…
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J109, Dehler 34, First 31.7, Sigma 33: Racing Yacht Specials For Sale From Leinster Boats
16th January 2024 Leinster Boats
Irish East Coast Yacht broker Leinster Boats has racing yachts on offer, of which there is a selection ready for the 2024 racing season. Click on these links below for details of each featured yacht: J109 Dehler 34 First 31.7 Sigma…
Tributes to Journalist Michael Finlan for Ability to "Reflect the Character and Soul of the West of Ireland"
16th January 2024 News Update
Tributes have been paid to the late Irish Times western correspondent Michael Finlan, who reported on the long-running rod license dispute and on many issues affecting communities on the western seaboard. Finlan, who died last month at the age of…
