The connection between Ireland and the sea is as old as time itself for this island nation.

Tom MacSweeney’s Maritime Ireland

Ireland is an island nation, defined by its maritime history and development. MARITIME IRELAND brings you coverage of the relationship with the sea that surrounds this island nation.

PODCAST

On the SEPTEMBER edition of MARITIME IRELAND PODCAST and programme: The Bye-Laws regulating Ireland’s inland waterways are over forty years old and new ones are needed. This month’s edition discusses with Waterways Ireland, the North/South body, what the new Bye-Laws will include, the increase in live-aboard house boats because of the housing shortage and reaction to a public consultation process. Also, why six rivers around Ireland have been chosen for the ‘Waters of Life’ Project and, the growth of interest in angling.

Listen Here

OPINION - WEEKLY BLOG

Will BIM’s €5m. ‘Next Wave’ strategic plan for the fishing industry and the seafood sector work?

TOM MacSWEENEY'S SEASCAPES IMAGES

Every Friday there is an opportunity to see the Irish coastline from a unique perspective, provided free-of-charge by the Marine Institute and Geological Survey Ireland.