The West Coast Surf Club are delighted to announce the 10th annual Lahinch Longboard Competition and festival taking place between 9am and 8pm on Saturday and Sunday 7th & 8th September. The festival has linked up pubs and restaurant deals…
The World Youth Fly- fishing Championships are taking place in Ireland from July 21st to 26th
The World Youth Fly- fishing Championships are taking place from July 21st to 26th in venues across Louth, Monaghan, Meath, Tyrone and Antrim. The event will help to showcase the wonderful angling amenities on the island of Ireland and with competitors all in…
Are you out of your depth when it comes to staying safe?
Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to take the following seven-point approach to safety when enjoying waterways in this good weather, following an analysis of the spate of recent drownings. 1. Swim at Lifeguarded waterways – http://www.iws.ie/bathing-areas-page.html; 2.…
New Study – Angling worth €0.75 billion to Irish Economy
The Minister of State with Responsibility for Natural Resources, Fergus O’ Dowd T.D. today warmly welcomed the findings of a new national economic study which has revealed for the first time that angling and angling tourism in Ireland is generating…
Countdown to the Mirror Dinghy World Sailing Championships at Lough Derg Yacht Club 27th July – August 2nd 2013
Less than 60 days to go to Mirror World Sailing Championships at Lough Derg Yacht Club. 21 degrees on the lake. 15 knots of breeze. 7 different countries entered. 56 volunteers already signed up. 8 new cygnets born today 250…
Summer Water Safety Tips for Children
Summer is here (well it was at the weekend), and families across Ireland are looking forward to trips to the beach and summer holidays in the sun with their children. However the combination of water and children during the holiday…