The busiest period of the summer for young Irish sailors almost came to a close in spectacular fashion this weekend past. For a few hours we all believed Ewan McMahon had become the latest success story from the ISA Pathway…
Author: Derry O Donnell
94% of Irish Bathing Waters meet new Stricter EU Standards
Ireland’s bathing waters continue to be of a very high standard, with 94 per cent of identified bathing areas meeting new stricter EU standards. • These new standards are almost twice as strict as those previously applied. • A new category of…
New diving in Ireland app – the INFOMAR CFT Dive Guide
By Gearoid O’Riain, Compass Informatics Compass Informatics with the INFOMAR seabed survey programme and Comhairle Fé Thuinn announces the release of a new app for snorkelling and diving in Ireland . Available at no cost, currently for Android phone. A…
Dive Ireland 2015 takes place in Nenagh 28th Feb and 1st March
Dive Ireland International 2015 in association with Diving Ireland (The Irish Underwater Council) and Lough Derg Sub Aqua Club is the highlight of the SCUBA diving calender. This year, the 10th Irish dive show will take place in The Great National Abbey…
Shannon Blueway Best Tourism Initiative in Ireland
The Shannon Blueway has won Best Tourism Initiative category of the LAMA Community and Council Awards 2015 in association with IPB. Waterways Ireland who have led the development of the Shannon Blueway attended the ceremony represented by Norma Herron, with…
Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean weekend taking place 19th, 20th & 21st September
Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean weekend will be taking place on the 19th, 20th and 21st of September. We are delighted to be teaming up with the International Ocean Conservancy again for the International Coastal Cleanup event. Last year 645,015 volunteers in92 countries removed 5,580 tonnes of marine litter from the world’s…
Swimmers advised to Swim in Designated Areas Away From Harbours and Marinas
At last the summer has arrived but with it come some hidden dangers! Waterways Ireland would like to advise swimmers that operating docks, harbours and marinas are not appropriate areas for swimming and that those wishing take a dip in…
Beach Quality Awards 2014
Mr Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has welcomed the presentation of 134 beach awards, an increase of 15 on the 2013 number. Presenting the Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards at a ceremony in…
Water Babies Launch Summer Safety Campaign
Summer is on its way and families around Ireland are looking forward to holidays in the sun and trips to the beach or local swimming pools with their children. Unfortunately however, the combination of holidays, sunshine, water and children can be…
97% of Irish bathing waters meet EU Standards
• Ireland’s bathing waters continue to be of a very high standard, with 97 per cent of designated bathing areas meeting the minimum EU qualifying standard. • The EPA currently monitors 135 locations nominated by local authorities – these are the most…