Tom MacSweeney Seascapes

Great sailing revival story. afloat.ie/sail/sailing-c…

Marine Minister Timmy Dooley has announced that “in line with scientific advice, 72 rivers will be available for #salmon and sea #trout fishing this year, 40 open for ‘catch and release’ angling only.

The MARINE TIMES new FISHERIES PODCAST. Should there be a Fisheries #Ombudsman? marinetimes.ie

RNLI to reduce number of all- weather lifeboats. Read on SEASCAPES blog. tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie/rnli-to-reduce…

Ireland's maritime programme listening and reading this Easter holiday weekend at tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie

Ireland’s Laser #sailor Eve McMahon from Howth has won the gold medal in ILCA 6 class at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Regatta in Palma de Mallorca. The 22-year-old secured overall victory after six days of unpredictable conditions and close racing.

Wow. A lo' and behold moment of #enlightenment in Irish #government. THE IRISH TIMES front page lead story today reports that Dept of Enterprise has suggested "a strengthening of maritime domain awareness." At last.... awareness of ...THIS ISLAND NATION.

A lovely memory of Fungie the dolphin from shanty singer Pat Sheridan. THE ECHO Cork today. Also listen to Pat on SEASCAPES Podcast April edition.

Shippers “should not panic” despite surge in Middle East ocean spot rates according to international consultants, "The increasing volatility in freight rates caused by the Iran war is not comparable in scale to the extreme freight rate inflation of the Covid period, analysis from Drewry Shipping Consultants states.

SEASCAPES, Ireland's maritime podcast, new edition issued today, Weds April 1. - Sea shanties, a new international maritime festival in Co.Cork; 80 years of sailing in Dungarvan Bay, helped by county hurlers. tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie

80 years of sailing in Waterford and the hurling connection. afloat.ie/blogs/tom-macs…

The Irish national #Sailing Team will open its 2026 international season at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca, taking place from March 30 to April 4. The regatta, featuring all Olympic classes for Los Angeles 2028, marks the first event of the Sailing Grand Slam Series 2026. More information on Irish Sailing website.

My Maritime Cork column in THE ECHO today.

What seaweed can do tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie/the-huge-poten…

#Dublin #Port has announced successful completion of remedial works on the Great South Wall rock armour around the iconic Poolbeg Lighthouse in a €2.5 million project commissioned following significant damage sustained during December’s Storm Bram. Replacement and reinforcement of rock armour around the lighthouse ensures operational resilience along the shipping channel.