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A glorious morning here on the Passage East Ferry crossing from #Waterford to #Wexford

Could you be a lifesaver? Fethard RNLI appeals for new volunteers to help save lives at sea Fethard RNLI is opening its doors for a recruitment evening on 5th June 2026 to welcome interest from the public in volunteering to help save lives at sea. Learn more at www.marinetimes.ie

On the latest edition of the Seascapes podcast, presented by Tom MacSweeney - Have you thought about food security in an island nation? Are we prepared? Listen on www.marinetimes.ie

All calm at Morans Poles this morning, just me, the punt and the birds. 😀 Cheekpoint #Waterford

In the art of the ancient world, the underwater world are sometimes depicted as a different reality, abstract and distant from our world. Artists without first-hand experience of the underwater world use artistic media to show aquatic environment in a range of formats.1/4 #coastalhistory #4oceans

Baltimore RNLI mechanic retires after 38 years of dedicated service Baltimore RNLI has paid tribute to long serving lifeboat mechanic Cathal Cottrell, who is retiring after 38 years of service to the charity. Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

We had our suncream on for a scorching beach clean yesterday ☀️ It was awful to see all of the rubbish 😔 When you leave the beach, please take your rubbish with you or put it in one of the bins ♻️ Plastic cups, wrappers and cigarette butts don't disappear, they end up in the sea and harm wildlife 🦢🐬🦭🐟

Another stress free commute this morning on the Hurthill path #Waterford

Report on Sea Fisheries Protection makes 14 recommendations including better consultation, enforcement applied to non-Irish vessels, review of legislation and new Ombudsman Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

A leisurely commute this morning via the Passage East Ferry to Ballyhack #Wexford

Checking on the punt this morning and got a pleasent surprise to see this small cruise ship entering port. The Douglas Mawson inbound from Cork and I guess the passengers will be bussed all around the SE. Enjoy the pleasent weather 😎

Kelly M at Ardglass (Photo by C Feenan) features in our June issue of the Marine Times in all good shops now or online at www.marinetimes.ie

Our latest issue is in all good shops now - our fisheries podcast is available to listen to free of charge on www.marinetimes.ie Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Marine Times - your industry, your community, your newspaper!

The forecast is looking really promising for my trip to the Saltee Islands next week! 🤞 Due to my *slight* obsession with puffins it's become something of an annual tradition. It's such a wonderful place to spend time in nature. #BirdPhotography #DiscoverIreland #Ireland

A glorious morning for our beach clean yesterday 🌞 We were joined by volunteers from Greenvolt in Waterford - a huge thanks for helping clean the beach and also for kindly donating their litter pickers to Tramore Eco Group 👏

Catch us at the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens on Saturday for our 'Bloom n' Dunes' talk as part of Bealtaine Living Earth Festival 🌍 We'll give updates on our sand dune conservation work, and Tramore Pottery will speak about their mini replica of the sand dunes going to Bloom!

The latest issue of the Marine Times is out now - available in all good shops nationwide or as a digital download at www.marinetimes.ie Thank you for your support

Our latest issue is now available as a digital download with copies also heading to shops soon To purchase a digital copy for just €2 visit our website for more details www.marinetimes.ie

Scan from an old stereo view of Waterford South railway station on June 4th, 1899. The station closed in 1906. During WW1 the site was used for a munitions factory which produced brass artillery shells. Waterford Iron Foundry was located on the site in later years. #ireland #waterford #railway

Another old view of Waterford from a stereo-view dated July 4th, 1899. The building under construction was part of the Davis Strangman Brewery. In the distance is Waterford North railway station and Lemuel Cox's wooden bridge known locally as Timbertoes. #waterford #ireland #oldphoto #blackandwhite

Ahead of another wet day, the sun rises on the estuary Morans Poles #Cheekpoint #Waterford

A reflection of the buildings framed by the bridge and it's reflection #AlphabetChallenge #WeekRforReflections #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin #SpeirGorm

A watery looking sun this morning at Morans Poles #Cheekpoint #Waterford ahead of a forecasted wet day

Back to Ballyhack castle #Wexford today in my summer tour guide role...

Indigenous whaling through the prism of European perceptions! "American Indian method of whaling", from an account by Jose de Acosta,#17th century. The illustrations of #whaling by Theodore de Bry Interpreted a written narrative of how #indigenouscommunities hunted whales. #coastalhistory #4oceans

A chilly oul start in a northwesterly wind but thankfully we have shelter at the Poles this morning, little by way of sun however. Cheekpoint #Waterford

The commute to work is kinda stress free at the moment, Hurthill path #Waterford

Passage East #Waterford from the car ferry as we journey to the dark side ;) Ballyhack #Wexford

Suns up, Cheekpoint village green, #Waterford

Sceilg Mhichíl reopens for the 2026 season from Sat, 9 May. Discover one of Ireland’s most extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites, home to an early Christian monastery, breathtaking Atlantic views & incredible birdlife. More: https://cutt.ly/xtXh8pSn Visit: heritageireland.ie 🎥 Crossing the Line

A small contribution to our local tidy towns initiative here in Cheekpoint #Waterford Myself and the neighbours torture ourselves in attempting to keep the tidal bourne rubbish of the local shoreline. 14 bags filled with mostly household plastics

Coaster Lafjell inbound as the sun peeps up over the Wexford shoreline this morning as seen from the High Rd Coolbunnia #Waterford

Final day on the lifeboat for Galway RNLI crew member This weekend marked the final day on the lifeboat for Olivia Byrne who has been volunteer crew with the Galway Lifeboat Station for the past 23 years. Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

Heading home after an early morning beachcomb along the River Suir, coming into Cheekpoint #Waterford

Dunmore East Pier seen from Shanoon today #Waterford with part of its WWII defence still on show

An almost empty Baginbun beach #Wexford this afternoon

Slowing the flow upstream is the future of flood relief. #cork

Cheekpoint Quay this morning before the rain arrives #Waterford

Steady As She Goes In this jam-packed episode, we’re joined by Andrew Doherty of Tides & Tales as we uncover the tragic story of the Alfred D. Snow. Plus… ⚓ Maritime Words of the Week – 'Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea' ⚓ News from around the coast open.spotify.com/episode/0r4W...

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My golly if this photo looks like it might be chilly, its not even capturing it. It was bitter at the Poles, I was glad of the wolly jumper 😀 change on the way the weather lady says, so soak it in while you can Morans Poles, Cheekpoint, #Waterford

A trip to the Engine House in Bunmahon today with the Estuary cluster of the Waterford Rural Tourism Network meeting up with colleagues from Copper Coast and Comeragh districts, and boy what a beautiful scene.

Butlers Slip Cheekpoint #Waterford as the sun rose this morning

Latest issue of the Marine Times in all good shops (still only €3) or online for your phone or tablet / computer (for just €2) Check out www.marinetimes.ie for more details Than you for your support (Photo: Saturnus off Howth by James Grandfield)

Dull and overcast this afternoon at Tom Poors Quay, Wexford

An afternoon visit to an ancient quayside at Great Island, Wexford today

In traditional coastal fishing, whales were processed by hand on the beach, using simple tools like hatchets, knives and hooks. Etching from the Histoire générale des drogues, by Pierre Pomet, Paris 1694. #coastalhistory #whaling #France