From early skin covered and wooden boats through to the impressive ocean-crossing giants of Harland and Wolff, Ireland has a long tradition and special tradition of boat building. Fishing vessels have always been important […]

Cruinniú na mBád Festival Where: Kinvara, Co. Galway When: 19th – 20th August Maritime magic For a really great festival, get yourself to Galway this weekend for Cruinniú na mBád, the festival of the […]

Portaferry Sails & Sounds   Where: Portaferry, Co. Down When: 22nd – 25th June New kid on the block The Portaferry Sails & Sounds is a new maritime festival that burst on the […]

Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival 2017 Where: Baltimore, Co. Cork (See below for exact location) When: 26th -28th May   Enjoy days bygone with this traditional boat festival The Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival is a real treat […]