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As summer seemed to have finally arrived, the 29er National Championships kicked off at the Royal St. George Yacht Club from the 19th to 21st June 2026, supported by Covy Watersport. With 10 teams, all relatively new to the fleet, they competed…

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The Galeón Andalucía has arrived in Derry for the first time as part of its 2026 European tour. The 55-metre replica Spanish galleon is berthed at Meadowbank Quay and will be open to visitors from June 24 to June 28…

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Tuesday 15:15hrs - There’s been sparkling sailing off Ireland’s northwest coast tiday to brighten life up for a fleet shaking off the ill-effects of prolonged calm. But unfortunately the current stream of extremely humid air may mean that fog will…

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The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) has urged the public to take precautions as Ireland prepares for a spell of exceptionally warm weather, with temperatures forecast to reach 30°C later this week. A yellow high-temperature warning is…

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Civil Defence is a Branch of the Department of Defence and the Department is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Civil Defence in Ireland, and for the delivery of training, on a national basis. Civil Defence provides a support…

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