Royal Irish Yacht Club hosts the Dun Laoghaire Cup on 23–24 May 2026 with racing for six sportsboat classes in Dublin Bay.

Britain’s Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris win the 2026 European title in Vilamoura after decisive medal race victories.

The four-part, 50-minute Irish-language series tells the story of the River Suir in unprecedented depth — “placing one of ...

Irish sailors show early LA2028 form as McMahon and McDonnell contend for medals at the Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta.

An action plan for the river Barrow aims to make improvements in water quality in areas where agriculture has been identified as a significant pressure. The Better Farming for Water- 8 Actions for ...

Undersea cables are vital to Ireland's connectivity, facilitating high-speed internet, telecommunications, and energy transmission. These cables traverse the Irish Sea, connecting Ireland to the ...

In France, which has the most comprehensive recording system, a total of 32,000 bird strandings have been documented, along with 5,000 in Spain and 1,200 in Portugal. “Seabird wrecks” is a term used ...

Afloat.ie is Ireland's only full-time marine journalism team and it takes time, money and hard work to produce our content. So you can see why we need to ask for your help. If everyone chipped in, we ...

Sheamus Quinn, master of the Irish sea-fishing vessel “Garvoge”, with an address in Co. Galway pleaded guilty at Derrynea District Court to two offences of unlicensed fishing activity in the period of ...

RMIT researchers unveil dolphin-inspired robot designed to autonomously collect oil slicks with minimal environmental impact.

Irish sailors achieved sixth place in two unique sailing events, showcasing their skill in the Bacardi Cup and the McIntyre ...

Cross Point Gear launches PFAS-free waterproof gloves with grip, breathability and dexterity for boating and marine use.