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New TV Series ‘Ireland’s Wild Islands’ Captures Marine Wildlife Wonders of Our Atlantic Isles
26th April 2023 Maritime TV
Three years in the making, Ireland’s Wild Islands is a spectacular three-part TV series that features the marine wildlife wonders of Ireland’s Atlantic islands. Shot in cinema-quality 4K, the series is hosted by Corkman Eoin Warner who sails a 140-year-old…
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Irish Lights is seeking to recruit a Programme Co-Ordinator. Based in Dun Laoghaire, the person will provide support to the Chief Executive to co-ordinate a programme of strategic, governance, compliance, operational and stakeholder activities. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the…
Dun Laoghaire Broker MGM Boats Exhibiting at London's Luxury Yachting Show Opened by Eddie Jordan
18th April 2023 Marine Trade
Irish F1 aficionado and TV personality Eddie Jordan was joined by representatives from iconic yachting brands Oyster Yachts, Sunseeker and Princess Yachts and show organisers British Marine to open London Luxury Afloat 2023 officially. In a busy month for Dun…
The North Sails family congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand for breaking the wind-powered world land speed record. Clocking in at 222.4km/h in 22 knots of windspeed, land speed pilot Glenn Ashby sailed the craft 'Horonuku' to its highest high-speed run…
Italian/Irish inventor Guglielmo Marconi who revolutionised communication, will be celebrated at an event in Connemara’s Kylemore Abbey this weekend. The abbey’s links with the electrical engineer will be explored by local historian John Hannon at a talk this Saturday, April…
Ireland's World-girdling Saoirse Is Re-born - All Welcome At Thursday's Skibbereen Launching Of Photo-Book Of The Magical Process
18th April 2023 Conor O'Brien
Anyone who doesn't respond at several emotional levels to the atmosphere in an ancient boat-building shed when a traditional wooden boat is being re-created in the time-honoured style can only be soul-dead. And when the boat in question is Conor…
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Key Yachting Brings New J/45 and Nautitech 44 to the South Coast Boat Show in Southampton Next Weekend
17th April 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
The Key Yachting team will be at the South Coast Boat Show in Southampton this weekend, displaying the newest models from Nautitech Catamarans and J/Boats. The South Coast Boat Show will be open from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 April…
The disappearance of 129 people led by Sir John Franklin after they set out in 1845 to find a sea route to the Orient by way of the North-west Passage is one of the great mysteries of high-latitude exploration. That’s…
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East Coast Yacht broker Leinster Boats is offering four racing yachts all ready for the 2023 season. Click on these links below for details of each boat: First 31.7 J109 First 35 Sigma 33 OOD Call Ronan Beirne to view…
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Last Chance to Order Sails for Sovereigns Cup and Dun Laoghaire Regatta
14th April 2023 Quantum Sails
Following a very successful winter selling season for Quantum Sails Ireland, sail trials are taking place throughout the country as sails are delivered to customers for the coming season. See photos below and above of new sails for a J/111…
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Would you like the opportunity to see the coast of Ireland from a different perspective? If yes, then join the team at Irish Lights, onboard ILV Granuaile, as one of our Able Seafarers. This is a unique opportunity for individuals…
MGM Boats Host Spring Showcase of Jeanneau, Prestige and Zodiac Brands at Dun Laoghaire Harbour This Weekend (By Appointment)
12th April 2023 MGM Boats
MGM Boats will stage a 'Spring Showcase' of its boat range will from 14 to 16th April at its Boatyard in the Coal Harbour, Dun Laoghaire, on Dublin Bay. The broker celebrated 25 years in business in 2022 and has a…
Explorers Education Programme Sees an Increase in Ocean Literacy in Schools
11th April 2023 Marine Science
The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme, which engages with primary schools, teachers, children and the education sector, recorded the largest number of participating children in 2022, reaching more than 15,000 throughout Ireland. Congratulating the team, Dr Paul Connolly, CEO of…
UK Sailmakers Ireland to Stage Pre-Season Race Training Day on Dublin Bay on April 22nd
8th April 2023 UK Sailmakers Ireland
UK Sailmakers Ireland, in conjunction with Dublin Bay Sailing Club and the Irish National Sailing School, will be on the water this month with an innovative pre-season race training day on Dublin Bay on Saturday, April 22nd. A series of…
Second Canting Keeler to Contest Key Irish Offshore and Coastal Fixtures This Summer
7th April 2023 Offshore
A second canting keel 50-footer is set to contest June's Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle offshore yacht race. Afloat sources say the Elliott 57 has been purchased by an as-of-yet-unnamed Irish sailor who will contest not only the 280-mile D2D…
J Cup Ireland Notice of Race Published and Sponsors Announced for Inaugural Event at Royal Irish Yacht Club
6th April 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
To be sailed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this summer, the inaugural J Cup Ireland has announced its main sponsors and published the Notice of Race document. The Royal Irish Yacht Club will organise the Cup on the 26th and 27th of…
