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Fresh north-easterly winds of 13 to 20 knots swept across Dublin Bay on Saturday, 9 May, testing Dublin Bay Sailing Club’s cruiser and one-design fleets in the latest round of the AIB 2026 summer season. Sunny conditions and a lively…

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The forecast for a rapid Irish Sea crossing proved accurate on Saturday as the leading boats in ISORA’s opening offshore race of the 2026 season blasted from Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead in little more than five hours. The standout performance…

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Sailors from across Dún Laoghaire gathered on Dublin Bay before sunrise on Saturday for Sail Darkness Into Light 2026 in support of Pieta House. Boats launched in challenging early-morning conditions as the annual fundraising initiative marked its fifth year on…

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The Port of Waterford has welcomed Eucon Shipping & Transport Ltd as a new carrier, now including Waterford as a regular call on its North European shipping schedule. This development introduces: Two sailings per week between Rotterdam and Waterford Increased…

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Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels on the Shannon Navigation and the Shannon–Erne Waterway that the section of river between Leitrim and Battlebridge is open with immediate effect. Following prioritised works by a dive team and Waterways Ireland boat crew,…

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