The Irish Times

Son of Whiddy Island disaster victim urges law on corporate manslaughter

Michael Kingston’s father died when French oil tanker caught fire in Bantry in 1979

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 19:51

Relatives of Whiddy Island disaster hope 40th anniversary will highlight need to implement regulation

Irish and French relatives to gather in Bantry in early January to remember disaster which claimed 51 lives

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 01:00

The great Shrewsbury clearout: changing of the guard on Dublin’s premier road

Last of the tycoon developers sells up on the capital city’s priciest strip

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 06:00

Record fleet battle for dominance on the Irish Sea

Four in contention as 12-race series reaches finale in Dún Laoghaire

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 01:00

Round Ireland sailing race attracts record entry

Fleet leaves Wicklow on Saturday at 1pm and first boats are expected to arrive back off Wickow Head by early Monday morning

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 01:00

Rockabill VI to start as favourite for IRCA championships

Paul O’Higgins’s new 36-footer is the boat to beat in class at Howth Yacht Club

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 01:00

Remaining Irish berth for Rio to be decided in in Mexico

Trio go head to head on Banderas Bay in men’s dinghy to determine who goes to Olympics

Fri May 06 2016 - 01:00

Liam Shanahan wins overall 2015 Sailor of the Year

Skipper of J109 Ruth credits recognition of amateur sailors as he receives award

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 01:07

End of year awards for Royal Irish sailors

George Sisk’s Wow is boat of the year and Tim Goodbody leads a family clean sweep

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 01:00

Thomas Dolan lies 18th in Mini Transat îles de Guadeloupe fleet

Co Meath sailor makes bright start in transatlantic solo endeavour

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 01:00

Disaster survivor pens powerful account of horrific night on Whiddy Island

Oil terminal worker Brian McGee charts his long journey through shadow of trauma

Sat Nov 29 2014 - 01:00

Liam Shanahan wins top offshore prize

DBSC Cup and Trophy winners and results for 2014

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00

Harmony wins first two-handed race in capital

Ireland’s newest world sailing champion, Finn Lynch, competes on Belfast Lough this morning

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 01:00

Annalise Murphy battles it out with six of the best in first official test event for Rio 2016

National Yacht Club sailor hopes to get a better understanding of venue for Olympics

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 17:48

Clubhouse leader Tanit must now await Cavatina’s arrival

After five days of racing in predominantly light winds, Cavatina had until just after 2am to reach Wicklow

Fri Jul 04 2014 - 01:00

Royal Alfred Club rewards Irish Sea Offshore racers

New Welsh championships shows growth of Irish sea sailing scene

Fri Nov 22 2013 - 01:00