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: 10th – 12th August 2018 Maritime magic For a really great festival, get yourself to Galway this weekend for Cruinniú na mBád, the festival of […]

Portaferry Sails & Sounds   Where: Portaferry, Co. Down When: 28th June – 1st July 2018 New kid on the block The Portaferry Sails & Sounds is a new maritime festival that burst […]

Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival 2018 Where: Baltimore, Co. Cork (See below for exact location) When: 25th – 27th May   Enjoy days bygone with this traditional boat festival The Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival is a real […]