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Next Winter Lecture : Passing the Church Plate - ‘The Coulter Alms Dishes of Christ Church, Tramore’ Wednesday 25th February 2026, at Dunhill Multi-Education Centre 19:30. More information: dunhilleducation.com/2026/02/24/w...

A blustery and peaceful Tramore #Waterford this morning

Congratulations Seamus, a great day for the city

Division of labour? primacy of the sexes? Or just a community functioning as a whole organ entity? Picture of Curing Herrings, Ardglass pier, with fish ladies/lasses gutting and sallting the herring as they are landed on Northern Ireland Early 20th Century. #coastalhistory #tcdtceh #coastsinmind

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Did you know new research has shown a forgotten female patriot 1st fused Irelands colours? Dubliner Emilia Hamilton crafted an Irish Tricolour cockade in 1830, 18 years before previously thought She gave it it’s meaning - ‘let Orange & Green no longer be seen, bestained by the blood of our island’

Despite the miserable weather yesterday, we put on our rain gear and cleaned the beach 😊 Fingers crossed for better conditions next week 🤞

New Shannon class lifeboat arrives at Larne RNLI A new Shannon class lifeboat has arrived at its new home at Larne RNLI on Sunday 15th February. The lifeboat arrived at 1358hrs (1.58pm) to coincide with the number on the side of the lifeboat which will be named Machiko Nancy. www.marinetimes.ie

Spectacular colours in the sky this morning, what's the old saying, red sky at morning, sailors take warning ⚠️ I've a visiting class from Fenor NS #Waterford this morning to explore the village for a class project on the R Suir so hopefully the weather holds for them 😀 fingers crossed 🤞

Is Government's €27m. fisheries investment in time to save the industry? Blog on tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie

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Cold and blustery here at Cheekpoint #Waterford this morning but no rain

Wonderful afternoon at Ballyvooney Cove, Stradbally for the unveiling of an information board to commemorate the loss of the Cirilo Amorós, wrecked at Ballyvooney in a bad storm on 15 February 1926. Well done to all involved a fabulous event and achievement.

I was delighted to attend the Tall Tales production in Faithlegg NS. Having written one of the four I have to admit I may be biased but to think of the hours of work invested by the directors, actors and all those behind the scenes to make the words come alive, I have to say I was blown away

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Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs to discuss NIFA Proposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme Start time 11am - meeting can be viewed at: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

Government Wants to Give Up on the Fishing Industry Says Oireachtas Chairman Inshore fishermen have challenged the labelling of imported shellfish for retail sale to Irish consumers and have been told that the Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries & Maritime Affairs will pursue this. www.marinetimes.ie

“It is now beyond dispute that a Basic Income Stabilisation Payment (BISP) is required to maintain the viability of Ireland’s inshore fishing sector because, over the past five years, inshore fishermen have experienced huge impacts, causing major problems." Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

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Dublin Port commences €2.5 million investment to protect critical Great South Wall Five-week work programme to repair damage from Storm Bram and ensure continued operational resilience www.marinetimes.ie

Sunrise at Morans Poles #Cheekpoint #Waterford this morning looking over to the Wexford shore

Surprised to catch the sunrise over Nuke Co Wexford this morning, as the forecast is rain, but shur we will take it.

Visiting Faithlegg Graveyard #Waterford yesterday and despite the Hungarian sea captains grave having no living relatives that we know of, and certainly none in Ireland, a pot plant is in place and snowdrops are in bloom 😀 His wife Rosa's last wish lives on tidesandtales.ie/faithlegg-gr...

Kilmore Quay RNLI were delighted to welcome to the station on Sunday 8th February Rathangan Vintage Club, 20 Dips in December and Kilmore SCOPE who all raised significant funds in aid of the RNLI over the Christmas period. Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

Lindeborg inbound to New Ross this glorious mild morning just before high water. Pilot cutter James Stevens departing following the pilot exchange

Waterford harbour as seen from Duncannon Wexford today

Registration opens 13th February for Ocean to City – An Rás Mór 2026 in Cork Harbour, Saturday 30th May 2026 Rowers and paddlers from Ireland and abroad are invited to take part in Ocean to City - An Rás Mór 2026 Read more on www.marinetimes.ie

Some wetland archaeology books for World Wetlands Day! #WorldWetlandsDay

I was honoured to meet with the esteemed humanitarian and Surgeon Dr Morgan McMonagle who was announced as Grand Marshall of #Waterford St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 today

5 Feb 1532: Patrick Walsh who managed to be both Catholic and Church of Ireland bishop of #Waterford & Lismore receives the BA degree at Brasenose College #Oxford #otd

Looking forward to delivering this talk on the iconic dredger of #Waterford

Much obliged to Myles at New Ross Street Focus for this snippet about a tragedy at Passage East #Waterford in 1800. Another small but important detail to add to the ferry story which I published on tides and tales last year.

“Without immediate intervention, Ireland risks the progressive collapse of a sector that produces high-quality domestic food; sustains coastal and island communities and supports significant onshore employment in processing, transport, and services.” www.marinetimes.ie

First Rare White Skate Egg Case sighting of 2026 An EGG-CITING Discovery in Furbo, Co Galway. Galway Atlantaquaria is delighted with the first discovery of a very rare White Skate (Rostroraja alba) egg case by Sandlarks Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

A fresh evening here at Dunmore East #Waterford

Dunmore East RNLI Open Water Swim Returns for 2026 Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

More storm clouds on this mornings horizon Cheekpoint #Waterford

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The old church at Templetown #Hook head which contains a crusader tomb #Wexford Taken eight years ago on 3 Feb 2018.

Wishing you a happy St Brigids Day folks from a wet Cheekpoint #Waterford What's new says you. The ladies had their scarfs out for the occasion, so at least my throat and head is safe for another year 😉. Happy birthday to all our Brids, Bridgids and Bridgets etc hope ye have a great day too

Next on the Series of History Lectures curated by Julian Walton, will take place Wednesday the 4th February 2026, at 19:30 will have Donald Brady as Guest Speaker. For more information: dunhilleducation.com/2026/01/29/w... #history #historylectures #julianwalton #countywaterford #waterford #writers

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Following days of grey skies and dashing rain this mornings sunrise is a welcome change Cheekpoint #Waterford

Tough day here at Dunmore East #Waterford Swimming definitely not an option

My favourite place- Copper Coast #Waterford