Capturing Ireland’s seascapes for future marine planning

To widen our understanding of Ireland's seascapes, the Marine Institute is inviting the public participation in an online survey to identify, classify and describe seascapes around the coast, to feed into Ireland's National Marine Planning Framework. Seascapes…

Another ‘Lisbon 1755 tsumani’ could see two metre waves hitting Irish coastline

While the last major tsunami to hit the Irish coastline was the Lisbon 1755 event, generated by a ~8.5mW earthquake roughly 100km off the Portuguese city, tsunamis pose a ‘significant hazard’ to the south east and west coasts of Ireland,…

Virtual Island Summit: Ireland to connect with 10,000 islanders worldwide

Island communities will be able to connect with an estimated 10,000 islanders around the globe, in the second 'Virtual Island Summit, September 7-13. The Virtual Island Summit seeks to build digital bridges between island communities around…

Cold water shock warning as bathing areas reopen

Water Safety Ireland has warned that cold water, the main factor in drownings, will put lives at risk as we enter 'Phase One' of the government's 'Roadmap for  Reopening Society & Business. 'People need to be mindful of the HSE &…

Marine tourism ‘major contribution’ to local and national economy

A report released by SEMRU - the Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit at NUI Galway -  reports total overseas coastal tourism expenditure of €1.9bn and marine tourism value topping €650m in 2018. The report presents a profile of overseas…
Sandycove, Co Dublin, a popular beach and swimming area for Dubliners

Swimmers urged to dip at lifeguarded areas only

Water Safety Ireland is appealing to the public to swim at supervised locations only this bank holiday weekend when the risk of drownings will be higher due to a new moon on Thursday, bringing spring tides coast-wide. New moon phases can…

Hook lighthouse shines a light on saving our seas

To coincide with World Lighthouse Day, Hook lighthouse on Ireland's southeast coast is opening (10/08) an Eco Education Station under the theme of 'save our seas'. Located at the former plant room, the exhibition will be a mix of digital…
Sandycove, Co Dublin, a popular beach and swimming area for Dubliners

Swim in safety during new moon phase

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Water Safety Ireland is appealing to people to swim at lifeguarded waterways this weekend as the risk of drownings is higher due to a new moon and cool waters. A new moon is not night; it is not in the sky at night as it rises and sets with…

Blue flag beaches and green coasts 2019

Almost 150 sites around Ireland have achieved blue flag (88) and green coast (62) status for 2019. Five sites received both awards.