Coastguard service may take control of inland water safetyThe Garda Siochana may be asked to hand over official responsibility for inland water safety to the new national coastguard service…Thu Jul 23 1998 - 01:00
Saviours on the seasIt was a dreadful event, which struck lifeboat crews right around the coastlineWed Jul 22 1998 - 01:00
Gormley attacks stance on nuclear dumpingIreland's submission to this week's OSPAR conference on the marine environment is too weak, according to the Green Party environment…Tue Jul 21 1998 - 01:00
Watch out for your Kerry cats - the tiger sharks have arrived in town with the men in tight suitsThey do not carry Irish passports, but have plenty of teeth to gnash (if need be) at the Department of JusticeTue Jul 21 1998 - 01:00
As `Golden Apple' gets to Australia Simon Coveney is taking off for BelarusRough "mallet" treatmentMon Jul 20 1998 - 01:00
108 heads fill the gap for General HumbertIt is cold, bleak and lonely, and Leah Durkan knew this was the place to beMon Jul 20 1998 - 01:00
Sellafield and dispute over disposal of oil rigs to dominate conventionSellafield may dominate the debate, but the shadow of the Brent Spar oil rig and the row over its proposed dumping at sea by …Mon Jul 20 1998 - 01:00
Galway gets a lascivious lash from MacnasFat-cat property developers, clapping codpieces, Spice wenches and a Mutton Island "throne" - lasciviousness, licentiousness, …Mon Jul 20 1998 - 01:00
Fishing fleet owner buys £40m freezer trawlerKillybegs fisherman Mr Kevin McHugh has ordered what may be the world's largest freezer trawler of its type at a cost of about…Tue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
After the world, Doctors take on LeitrimIt's not exactly a homecoming, but it's the next best thingMon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Naval divers to help sharks settle inIf the State's coffers are at risk from Army deafness claims, what could it cost for a nibble by a shark? That's one question…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Efforts to resolve oil rigs dispute to continueThe Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources, Dr Woods, has expressed "disappointment" at the failure of efforts to resolve…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Belfast climber scales Broad PeakA Belfast man has become the first Irish climber to ascend Broad Peak in the Himalaya, and did so without oxygen or high-altitude…Sat Jul 11 1998 - 01:00
Defence objection to marina will be discussedDun Laoghaire Harbour Company intends to meet Department of Defence officials within a week to try to resolve objections to a…Thu Jul 09 1998 - 01:00
IMO unhappy at failure to fund air ambulancesDoctors campaigning for air ambulance cover have expressed disappointment that no provision has been made for this in the Price…Thu Jul 09 1998 - 01:00
Survey identifies unharvested riches of Irish seaweed cropThe Irish seaweed industry is already worth £5 million annually, but less than half the staple crop is being harvested at a time…Tue Jul 07 1998 - 01:00
Arts centre gets new home but loses a directorIf politicking is an art, nowhere is it more so than in the west's creative capitalMon Jul 06 1998 - 01:00
Oil operators to present computer to NUI GalwayOffshore oil exploration companies are to present a powerful computer with seismic investigation software to NUI Galway today…Mon Jul 06 1998 - 01:00
Killybegs skippers buy three vessels to fish off US coastA consortium of Killybegs skippers has bought three US fishing vessels of over 100 foot to land fish into North American ports…Fri Jul 03 1998 - 01:00
De Valera's former agent given heritage body placeThe Minister for Arts, Heritage, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Ms de Valera, has appointed her former election agent to fill…Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
Salmon growers angry at appeals board nominationsA dispute has emerged between the fish and shellfish farming industry and the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources, …Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
New helicopter rescue service is launchedThe new helicopter rescue service for the east coast, to be based at Dublin Airport, was inaugurated yesterdayTue Jun 30 1998 - 01:00
New air rescue service for east coastThe east coast's 24-hour, medium-lift helicopter takes up its contract at Dublin Airport this week as part of a multi-million…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Irish offshore workers left `on the beach'In the film Local Hero, a US multinational tries to buy up a Scottish coastal community for exploration purposesMon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Whitefish fleet nets investment package of £40mKillybegs has had its mackerel millions, and now fishing ports from Castletownbere in the south-west to Greencastle in the north…Fri Jun 26 1998 - 01:00
Tax breaks should help reel in investorsTax incentives, amounting to some £30 million, will be available to encourage investment in the whitefish fleetFri Jun 26 1998 - 01:00
Calls for Defence Forces' review nowThe Government has been called on to publish the Price Waterhouse review of the Naval Service and the Air Corps, and to give …Fri Jun 26 1998 - 01:00
Ireland has worst policed sea area in EuropeIreland has the second-largest and most poorly policed sea area in EuropeThu Jun 25 1998 - 01:00
Review backs service's fisheries roleFisheries surveillance should continue to be carried out by the Naval Service and should not be contracted out to the private…Thu Jun 25 1998 - 01:00
Replacement of equipment would cost £235m over 10 yearsNeither the Naval Service nor the Air Corps can continue to function for much longer without replacement of key equipment at …Thu Jun 25 1998 - 01:00
Air, naval services `need £235m cash input'An unpublished Government review recommends a £235 million investment in Naval Service and Air Corps equipment over the next …Thu Jun 25 1998 - 01:00
Investment in whitefish fleet is welcomedFishing industry representatives have given a warm welcome to the £40 million whitefish fleet renewal package announced by the…Tue Jun 23 1998 - 01:00
Minister to announce £40m fleet investmentA £40 million investment package aimed at renewing the whitefish fleet is due to be announced by the Minister for the Marine …Mon Jun 22 1998 - 01:00
Army launches secret weaponThe Army intends to launch a secret weapon today in an attempt to improve a public image damaged by hearing-loss claimsSat Jun 20 1998 - 01:00
Galway first for euro pricingOrder a pint in Galway's latest multi-million pound hostelry, An Scadan Caoch, and you might think you have been over-charged…Mon Jun 15 1998 - 01:00
Planning approved for Dun Laoghaire marinaDun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has decided to grant planning permission for a £10 million to £12 million marina project…Mon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
Satellite system to pinpoint locationNavigating around a golf course is not something one should need a lighthouse for, particularly if the beam comes from somewhere…Mon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
Tuna fishermen ask Woods to resist EU ban on driftnettingThe Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources, Dr Woods, has been urged to "stand firm" in resisting a proposed ban on driftnets…Mon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
Phosphorous bomb search at sea blockedThe Government has stalled on purchasing underwater surveillance equipment which could determine the source of the phosphorous…Sat Jun 06 1998 - 01:00
Priest accused of adding to offence against gaysAn island priest who publicly equated gays with paedophiles has been accused of causing further offence with his apology.Wed Jun 03 1998 - 01:00
Savage sea can best be tamed through educationHow do you legislate for safety at sea? The answer is that you don'tMon Jun 01 1998 - 01:00
Funds for ascent of K2 withdrawnThe first Irish attempt on K2, the world's second-highest mountain, has been placed in serious jeopardy by a Government decision…Sat May 30 1998 - 01:00
Power to punish `flagship' trawlers extendedIreland has been given wider scope to take legal action against foreign "flagships" within the 200mile limit following a recent…Fri May 29 1998 - 01:00
Ministers urged to save natural heritageSix environmental organisations have issued a joint appeal to four Ministers to halt the continuing damage to some of the Republic…Fri May 29 1998 - 01:00
Drainage decision angers flooding victimsSouth Galway farmers have reacted angrily to the recommendation that no major engineering works be undertaken to prevent the …Tue May 26 1998 - 01:00
Marine Emergency Service plans to monitor pollution by airAir surveillance for pollution control will become part of the new coastguard structure, according to the Minister for the Marine…Mon May 25 1998 - 01:00
Mast dispute garda now at Achill SoundAchill islanders appear to have won the first round in a battle over the loss of a garda following a dispute over construction…Thu May 21 1998 - 01:00
A `double X for a double Yes' is FF's parting callNo Bono. No Saw Doctors. Just the party's referendum video backed by singer Brian Kennedy, and MarkeenThu May 21 1998 - 01:00
