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University of Galway researchers deploy 17 artificial reefs on the Porcupine Bank to help restore deep-sea coral damaged by bottom trawling.

North Mayo’s Annagh Marsh records 67 breeding Lapwing pairs and at least 143 chicks in a major boost for the endangered species.

A small OBS-BUOY 7-watt ocean data acquisition system buoy will be deployed in September 2026 off Inis Oírr in the Aran Islands

The new regulations are designed to make repair a more attractive and accessible option for consumers, helping to extend the life of products, reduce waste and further support Ireland's transition to ...

Real cost of living, cargo services and the future of Ireland’s offshore islands go under review.

TG4 series follows people from around the world building new lives on five Irish offshore islands.

Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 will bring European ocean leaders to University of Galway on 8-9 October during Ireland’s EU Presidency.

BirdWatch Ireland urges strong MPA laws to protect Ireland's seas, seabirds and communities.

Government announces €3.7m for offshore island infrastructure and community projects.

Clare Water Safety to explain licensed Dusty dolphin deterrent at public meeting tonight.

Twenty curlew chicks released as Ireland and Britain launch a five-year programme to restore the threatened breeding population.

EU unveils new island and coastal strategies to boost resilience and blue growth

€20m ORIS fund opens for islands, Gaeltacht and rural recreation projects.

European Boating Industry roadmap outlines marina fuel infrastructure needs for recreational boating's transition.

About two-thirds of €10m fund will be ring-fenced for rural areas, with scheme operated on pilot basis from July

New offshore wind map coincides with Wind Energy Ireland's action plan urging faster planning decisions.

Government says offshore wind plans are attracting major global investment interest.

Seán Kyne says island communities need sustained investment ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency.

Dún Aonghasa visitor centre on Inis Mór reopens after €1.6m sustainable tourism upgrade.

New €4.35m scheme supports corncrake and bird conservation in west coast counties

Ward & Burke Construction Ltd, on behalf of Galway County Council, is commencing work on the pier facility on Inis Oírr in the Aran Islands

Tracked cuckoo “Cores” arrives in Killarney after 9,000km journey from Ghana

A new EPA‑funded research initiative, Leveraging Island LiGhthouses and Harnessing Technology to examine Heritage Opportunities in Unique offShore Environments (LIGHTHOUSE), has been launched at Irish...

Headstarted curlew returns to breed in Fermanagh, a first for Ireland’s recovery effort

Study finds AMOC slowdown worse than models, raising collapse risk by 2100

Leah Ní Shearcaigh and Billy Gillan have successfully completed their Tier 1 assessment on the Severn class lifeboat David Kirkaldy

Aran Islands RNLI crew pass key assessment as volunteer awarded commendation after Cliffs of Moher callout

Inis Mór joins high-speed fibre network as NBI rollout passes 33,000 premises across Galway under national plan.

Inis Mór joins high-speed fibre network as NBI rollout passes 33,000 premises across Galway under national plan.

Norway to deploy 20 electric hydrofoil ferries, boosting zero-emission coastal travel with faster journeys.

Galway port expansion gets approval after 26 years, paving way for €290m project to boost capacity and trade.

Government opens CLÁR rural funding scheme with new areas added across 20 counties.

An Aran Islands operator, Doolin Ferry, is to add a second purpose-built passenger ship to its fleet later this year.

Works begin on €35.75m Inis Oírr pier extension to improve ferry and harbour access

Enterprise Ireland launches Propel to boost offshore wind innovation and supply chains.

ATU research finds corncrake numbers rising slightly after conservation efforts.

Offaly County Council has been recognised with a significant national achievement at the LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards.

2,340ha committed to protect Ireland’s threatened breeding waders