Last Saturday, August 23rd, Ballyholme Regatta on Belfast Lough featured 60 boats, including Insect Class No. 11, Lacewing.

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Anglers and the public should report any sightings of Pacific pink salmon in the Foyle or Carlingford river systems ...

Mark O’Connor from Dun Laoghaire prepares for his first Mini Transat, a solo Atlantic race starting in France this September.

Roos Wind of the Netherlands leads after six races at the ILCA U21 Women's Worlds in Dublin Bay. Wright leads the Irish.

Boats made from driftwood carried by the Atlantic and the magic of visiting grandchildren inspired a Dutchman to compile a ...

The Irish National Sailing and Powerboat School is based on Dun Laoghaire's West Pier on Dublin Bay and in the heart of ...

Race one of the 2025 WIORA Atlantic Cup Offshore Series took place on Sunday, August 25th. The race was postponed from the ...

A newbuild ferry to serve CalMac being built at a Turkish shipyard for a route in the Outer Hebrides has been successfully ...

Over 40 boats competed at the 2025 GP14 Nationals in Rush, marking the biggest UK-Ireland GP14 event since the 2024 Worlds.

Rosslare Europort plans significant upgrades after receiving Marine Area Consent, doubling its size and enhancing energy ...

Mariners, fishermen, sailors, sea swimmers and coastal walkers have been warned of a heavy Atlantic swell over the next 24 ...