The importance of safety interlocks and machinery isolation has been highlighted in an official investigation into a serious ...

Clare and Tipperary councils oppose the Shannon pipeline, citing ecological concerns and the need for local water upgrades.

A new foiling dinghy has arrived on Irish waters. The BirdyFish range is now distributed exclusively in Ireland by Foil & ...

Cork’s Peter O'Leary is a noted pre-regatta Star Class favourite as the 99th Bacardi Cup opens on Biscayne Bay (March 2-7). Ireland’s challenge is strengthened by a significant family presence. Three ...

Kyran O’Grady announces 22 entries for the 2026 Round Ireland Race, highlighting international participation and new designs.

More than 700 teams from 56 nations register for 2026 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca ahead of Sailing Grand Slam.

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The D class lifeboat, first introduced in 1963, is designed for rescues close to shore, particularly in surf and shallow ...

A leading Connemara seaweed rights activist has called on the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) to reconsider its ...

The Royal Ocean Racing Club has confirmed that Farr 100 Leopard 3 is the overall winner, with Cork's Tom McWilliam on the strength, under IRC for the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600.

Irish sailors are competing this week at the Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura, where a record 416 athletes have gathered. The ...

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