World Sailing names first members of new Classification Sub-Committee to oversee global athlete classification in Para Sailing.

Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally ...

Analysis of the 2025 Irish Sailor of the Year shortlist reveals regional strength, club dominance and key sailing trends.

A section of the Royal Canal towpath will be temporarily closed from 9–20 February for essential ground investigation works ...

Ministers outline major 2025 renewable energy milestones, including wind auctions, solar growth and grid investment.

This closure is necessary following a vehicular strike on the bridge between Robertstown and Lock 18 late on Wednesday 4 ...

Following a customer consultation, the Isle of Man Steam Packet says that respondents want an all-year, all-weather vessel as ...

Dehler 36 CWS cruiser-racer ‘Silk Breeze’ for sale in Crosshaven, Cork. Well-equipped and easy to sail short-handed.

It has been developed under the umbrella of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s International Rating Certificate (IRC) office, and ...

The Irish entry Nagini, a Mumm 30, was one of the smallest boats in the race. As to the fact that some boats have been ...

Pamela Lee will tell the ICRA Conference how she is recruiting French Class 40 crews for this year’s Round Ireland Race.

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