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St. Colman’s Community College, Midleton removes 12 tonnes+ of marine litter

St. Colman’s Community College, Midleton removes 12 tonnes+ of marine litter

Nov 29, 2015 News, Waterways 0

St. Colman’s Community College, Midleton named ‘School of the Year’ at Prestigious 2015 Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards To date students from St. Colman’s Community College in Midleton have...
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Mercury Racing ROS: The New Boss of XCAT

Mercury Racing ROS: The New Boss of XCAT

Nov 22, 2015 News, Waterways 0

Upon the heels of the highly successful Verado 400R outboard is its sinister competition relative, the Mercury Racing ROS (Race Offshore). This potent four-stroke racer makes its debut November 19-21...
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​Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys trip to Ireland on Sunday 8th November

​Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys trip to Ireland on Sunday 8th November

Nov 04, 2015 Attractions, News, Waterways 0

Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys series presented by Tim West and Prunella Scales filmed on the Lough Allen Canal, Shannon-Erne Waterway and Erne in July 2015. Watch the programmme on Channel 4...
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Lifeguards rescued 173 swimmers last month

Lifeguards rescued 173 swimmers last month

Aug 29, 2015 News, Waterways 0

Lifeguards rescued 173 casualties from our beaches, rivers and lakes last month, that is 240 less than last July confirming the poor summer we are having. There were 278 children lost and reunited...
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Report to improve safety and welfare in the fishing industry

Report to improve safety and welfare in the fishing industry

Jul 26, 2015 News, Waterways 0

The CEO of Irish Water Safety, John Leech is pleased to hand over the report of the “Working Group on Safety, Training and Employment in the Irish Fishing Industry” to Minister for...
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Maritime first: Trimaran connected to 4G

Maritime first: Trimaran connected to 4G

Jun 25, 2015 News, Waterways 0

….. during quest for The Record SNSM, as MVG supports skipper, Eric Defert – First trimaran equipped with high speed 4G internet connection The Ocean Addict trimaran will be equipped with...
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June 2015 Lough Neagh Events

June 2015 Lough Neagh Events

Jun 07, 2015 Attractions, News, Waterways 0

In the heart of Northern Ireland you will find Lough Neagh, the largest lake in Britain & Ireland. Lough Neagh captivates visitors with its tranquil atmosphere, un-spoilt scenery, secluded bays...
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Royal Visit Takes in Wild Atlantic Way

Royal Visit Takes in Wild Atlantic Way

May 24, 2015 Attractions, News, Waterways 0

Fáilte Ireland CEO briefs the Duchess of Cornwall as she journeys along the Wild Atlantic Way Fáilte Ireland was among the organisations presenting to his Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, at...
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Life’s a Beach at Dun Laoghaire?

Life’s a Beach at Dun Laoghaire?

May 24, 2015 Attractions, News, Waterways 0

AN BORD PLEANALA GIVES GO-HEAD FOR URBAN BEACH PROJECT IN DUN LAOGHAIRE An Bord Pleanála has granted Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) permission to proceed with its plans for a floating...
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Minister Ring Launches the Shannon Blueway: Camlin Loop

Minister Ring Launches the Shannon Blueway: Camlin Loop

Apr 26, 2015 News, Waterways 0

Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD, announced the opening of the Shannon Blueway: Camlin Loop with walkers and paddlers taking to the Shannon Blueway, in Clondra, Co Longford....
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Caravan Cruise Winter 2015

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