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MGM Boats Promises ‘Something for Everyone’ as it Celebrates 15 Years at boot Düsseldorf This January
29th December 2023 MGM Boats
January 2024 will mark 15 years since MGM Boats’ first appearance at boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest boat and water sports fair. That’s 15 years of developing contacts, clients, and a glowing reputation — with Germany and Northern Europe now…
Photographer's Depiction of Inis Meáin Across a Half Century Due To Be Broadcast on TG4
27th December 2023 Island News
A photographer’s depiction of the passage of time on an Irish offshore island is captured in a television documentary due to be broadcast on TG4 on Thursday (Dec 28) Fifty years ago, photographer Chris Rodmell “captured the soul” of the…
Sorry Status of Salmon in Upper River Lee Is ‘Environmental Catastrophe’
27th December 2023 Your Say
Writing to Afloat.ie, reader Joan Twomey bemoans the lack of attention on the sorry status of salmon on the upper River Lee It is heartening to read about so much EU and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) collaboration regarding Greenland salmon…
ULTIM "Giants of the Seas" World Race Features in Sailing "World on Water"
26th December 2023 Maritime TV
The weekly Global Sailing Highlights show, the World on Water, for the week ending December 22, 2023, features six "Giants of the Seas" to set off from Brest, with a solitary skipper on board, who will attempt to complete a circumnavigation…
Annalise Murphy and Eve McMahon are among the nominees in this year’s Her Sport Awards. After yet another historic and momentous year for Irish sportswomen, the Her Sport Awards aim to celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements of Irish athletes…
Minister Announces New Appointments to the Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland
24th December 2023 News Update
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan has announced the appointment of a chairperson and eight board members to the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Minister Ryan has made the following appointments to the board to…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Publishes First-Ever Irish Book on Aquatic Plants
19th December 2023 Environment
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has published a first-ever book on aquatic plants, featuring 401 different Irish river, lake and pond plant species. The 576-page Aquatic Plants in Ireland-A Photographic Guide identifies flora in freshwater habitats across the country — using…
Afloat.ie, Ireland's maritime website, has reached a new milestone in 2023, breaking the two million reader mark for the first time. In one of a number of key metrics for Afloat.ie, the website's visitor numbers for the 12 months to…
Always looking towards the future, MarineServices.ie has been very keen to become the first major player in Ireland to offer electric propulsion systems to the leisure and commercial marine sectors in Ireland. With some experience through the RS Sailing RS…
Greystones Harbour Marina in County Wicklow wants to appoint a new marina manager. The marina opened in 2013 and has grown consistently to become a busy 230 berth marina with 24-hour access and fuel on site. Marine experience is desirable,…
Revised Edition of Northabout Published by Jarlath Cunnane
12th December 2023 Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club
Polar circumnavigator, sailor and boat builder Jarlath Cunnane is marking the publication of a revised edition of his book, Northabout, in Dublin’s Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club next week. Cunnane and crew became the first small yacht to complete the…
Embark on a holiday shopping spree with Viking Marine's Christmas Gift Guide! Whether you're shopping for children, dinghy sailors, boat owners, or anyone else who loves the sea, Viking Marine has meticulously curated options that are sure to bring satisfaction.…
Crossing the Atlantic, Losing a Friendship - Man Versus Ocean Documentary on RTÉ Tonight
6th December 2023 Maritime TV
“Can you see what I see?” “ Land, land motherfxxxxxs…” “Ireland !!! I see you! Finally, the old sod is in site...” The words of transatlantic oarsman Damian Browne on day 108 of his extraordinary effort to row from New…
Dublin City Centre looks magical at night! The INSS.ie RIB Rides and Winter Lights has had a cracking first weekend exploring the river Liffey and Christmas lights. Over 40 participants of all ages joined the crew on passage from Dun…
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CH Marine’s digital Christmas brochure for 2023 is out now with a great selection of gift options for everyone across a wide range of products, from gadgets and tools to kayaks and canoes, marine apparel and more. Plus don’t miss…
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Irish Lights Vacancy for a Systems Performance Lead in Coastal Operations Department
4th December 2023 Jobs
Irish Lights is recruiting a skilled systems/electronic technician to join our Coastal Operations Team as a Systems Performance Lead. The successful candidate will work closely with the team in the management of our software systems to improve workflow, monitoring, reporting,…
