Cork Harbour Festival is a week-long celebration of Ireland's unique maritime heritage, set in the second largest natural harbour in the world. There are a variety of events to dive into, from water activities to guided walks, open days to open sails, seafood market to seaweed foraging and so much more. Whether a visitor to the region or a native Corkonian, come and experience the spectacular fleet of boats taking part in Ocean to City – An Rás Mór from the many vantage points along the harbour. Cork, Ireland

Watch and Learn About Ireland's Resident Wild Bottlenose Dolphins. The Mouth of Ireland's greatest river, the Shannon, is home to Ireland's only resident group of Bottlenose Dolphins. There are about 200 dolphins living in this EU Special Area of Conservation, and calves are born every year. The wildlife and scenery in this area is truly outstanding with a variety of nesting seabirds, spectacular cliffs and a fascinating maritime history. Our purpose-built passenger boat, the Draíocht, with your guide and wildlife enthusiast, Geoff Magee, at the helm, departs from Carrigaholt Castle Pier to take you on an unforgettable adventure. Our competent and friendly crew are on board to ensure your comfort and safety and to answer any questions you have on this fully guided trip. Carrigaholt, Loop Head Peninsula, Co. Clare, Ireland

The Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) has the job of bringing together the various aspects of Irish handicap racing in order to promote its interests. Since its inaugural meeting a decade ago, ICRA has built a solid core of interests among 7,000 cruiser racer enthusiasts and built one of the strongest sailing events in the country, attracting over 100 boats. Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

This website is dedicated to the brave volunteer crews of both the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and the Community Rescue Boats Ireland (CRBI) who have to negotiate some of the roughest sea conditions around Europe.

The Irish Marine Federation is the national organisation representing both commercial and leisure sectors of the marine industry in Ireland. Dublin, Ireland

Irish Sailing are the national governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland. Our aim is to develop, support and promote sailing, through our core values of Inspiration, Representation and Participation. We maintain standards of training and coaching. There are 105 x Irish Sailing Training Centres running internationally recognised courses, certificates and qualifications (including “Try Sailing” for new sailors, "Women on the Water" campaign, and "Sailability" for our disabled sailors). Races need Irish Sailing trained race officials. We train all Race Officials, mark layers, safety boat crews and protest committees. We manage all handicaps and ratings, and thus ensuring that Ireland holds internationally respected race systems and qualifications. Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland

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MalinWaters covers the shared maritime waters of North West Ireland including counties Donegal & Sligo, the maritime counties of Northern Ireland and Western Scotland. This region boasts fantastic opportunities for sailing, surfing, diving, kayaking as well as other water based activities. Let us inspire you with this unique coastal region. Sit back, slow down and admire the view - it's simply breathtaking. Lifford, Co Donegal, Ireland

The Marine Institute was set up under the Marine Institute Act 1991: "to undertake, to coordinate, to promote and to assist in marine research and development and to provide such services related to research and development, that in the opinion of the Institute, will promote economic development and create employment and protect the marine environment." We are the State agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland. We provide scientific and technical advice to Government to help inform policy and to support the sustainable development of Ireland's marine resource. Areas of Activity include: Aquaculture, Fisheries & Ecosystems, Fish Health, Seafood Safety, Marine Environment, Oceanography, Shipping, Maritime & Ports, Seabed Mapping. Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland

Safetyonthewater.ie was set up as an initiative of the Marine Safety Working Group. The aim of the group is to promote water safety. The group is made up of a number of organisations representing statutory bodies, search & rescue organisations and water users. The Marine Safety Working Group (MSWG) was established in 1996 under the initiative of the then Minister for the Marine. The aim of the MSWG is to use its collective expertise of various professional and amateur bodies to create and communicate marine safety information and messages, particularly to the recreational user, and to endeavour to reduce accidents and to prevent the loss of life on Irish Waters. Dublin, Ireland

IWAI is a voluntary body of waterways enthusiasts, founded in 1954. It was formed to promote the development, use and maintenance of Ireland's navigable rivers and canals. Whether a boat enthusiast, historian, archaeologist, or fisherman, you will find something here of interest. Quietly explore the history and navigation of the numerous Irish waterways. Welcome to the Inland Waterways of Ireland!

Try Sailing is Irish Sailing's campaign to get people out on the water. Whether you've never sailed before, or would like to return to sailing after a break, we're here to help you decide what kind of boat you want to sail, and where you can get started. Irish Sailing Clubs and Centres are continuously running Try Sailing Training, Fun Sessions, Crewing Opportunities, Open days and SO MUCH MORE. Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Irish Water Safety is the statutory body established to promote water safety in Ireland. We educate people in water safety best practices. We develop public awareness campaigns to promote necessary attitudes, rescue skills and behaviour to prevent drownings and water related accidents.

From the stately splendour of the Shannon, the antiquities of the Erne to the lush valleys of the Barrow, when you embark on a trip along Ireland’s waterways, hundreds of kilometres of fascinating waterscape unfold before your very eyes. Serving as an aquatic playground for boaters, canoeists, kayakers and anglers alike, all you need is time to enjoy its splendour, in whatever way you choose. Gathered together in this publication is the navigational and practical information that will help you to plan a voyage, or enjoy a visit to Ireland's Inland Waterways. Waterways Ireland is one of six North/South Implementation Bodies established under the British-Irish Agreement of 1998. It is the cross-border navigational authority responsible for the management, maintenance, development and promotion of over 1000 km of inland navigable waterways, principally for recreational purposes.

Promoting & Developing Racing and Cruising on the West Coast of Ireland. The West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association (WIORA) is a membership based association for promotion and development of cruiser racing and cruising on the West Coast of Ireland. The association promotes a programme of Inshore, Offshore and Coastal racing for cruisers. The association works closely with the Irish Sailing Association (ISA), Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) and various clubs along the western seaboard. West Coast of Ireland