This article has been written to give people a sense of conditions in Ireland during the early years of the “Emergency” which existed in Ireland from 1939, and the urgent need for shipping which brought about the formation of Irish Shipping Ltd. In condensing a journal of 200 close typewritten pages much detail can be lost but I have taken great pains to reproduce each commodity named so you will understand where the most want occurred. I have learned great respect for the Minister, his Department, the officials of Irish Shipping, their Officers and Crew many of whom paid the ultimate price, with their lives, so we would have the necessities of life in a very turbulent time for our young Nation and the World. – Joe Ryan, 19th March 2016.
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Lecture 3 March 2016
Glenua Sailing Centre The Sea From Two Perspectives Art and the Sea-An Enduring Fascination by Jessica O’Donnell Putting Eyes in the Deep Ocean by Fiona Grant Thursday 3 March 2016 20:00 at Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club Ringsend Entry €5 (in aid of RNLI) Jessica O’Donnell is Collections Curator at Dublin City… Continue reading Lecture 3 March 2016
Lecture 17 Feb 2016
Illustrated Lecture Dún Laoghaire Borough Historical Society Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire Wednesday, February 17th 2016 at 8pm “The story of Erskine Childers and the Asgard“ by Pat Murphy The design and building of the boat The landing of the arms at Howth, The conservation and display of Asgard at the National Museum of Ireland.… Continue reading Lecture 17 Feb 2016
Atlantic Youth Trust – AGM
The AGM of Atlantic Youth Trust (AYT) took place on Thursday 21st Jan. The goal is to build a Tall Ship for the island of Ireland. A new 45m steel vessel with a fulltime crew of 8 and 40 trainees. This vessel will be built to Class A passenger ship standards. The projected cost is €16m. The Irish Government made a commitment to a portion of the capital sum. Northern Ireland Assembly decided to match this offer.
Illustrated Lecture on Dublin Port’s Diving Bell.
Dublin Port’s Diving Bell Illustrated Lecture on Dublin Port’s Diving Bell. Continuing this series of lectures around Dublin Bay. The Lecture will take place at the following venues: Royal St. George Yacht Club (RSGYC), 19:30 Wednesday Feb 17th 2016. Royal Irish Yacht Club (RIYC), 19:30 Thursday Mar 3rd 2016. National Yacht Club (NYC), 19:30 Thursday… Continue reading Illustrated Lecture on Dublin Port’s Diving Bell.
Lecture 3 March 2016
Dublin Port’s Diving Bell An illustrated lecture on the Diving Bell will take place at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Thursday March 3rd 2016 at 19:30. Joe Ryan, Irish Coast Guard (retired) will present this lecture in support of Ireland’s new tall ship. After the lecture Neil O’Hagan, Chief Executive… Continue reading Lecture 3 March 2016
Lecture 10 March 2016
Dublin Port’s Diving Bell An illustrated lecture on the Diving Bell will take place at the National Yacht Club, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Thursday March 10th 2016 at 19:30. Joe Ryan, Irish Coast Guard (retired) will present this lecture in support of Ireland’s new tall ship. After the lecture Neil O’Hagan, Chief Executive of… Continue reading Lecture 10 March 2016
Lecture 17 Feb 2016
Dublin Port’s Diving Bell An illustrated lecture on the Diving Bell will take place at Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Wednesday February 17th 2016 at 19:30. Joe Ryan, Irish Coast Guard (retired) will present this lecture in support of Ireland’s new tall ship. After the lecture Neil O’Hagan, Chief Executive… Continue reading Lecture 17 Feb 2016
Lecture 4 Feb 2016
Glenua Sailing Centre www.glenua.com George Forbes Longford’s Forgotten Admiral by Joe Varley Thursday 4 February 201620:00at Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club Ringsend Entry €5 (in aid of RNLI) Joe Varley has a reputation for being an engaging and entertaining lecturer. With a passion for the sea from his seagoing experience as a radio officer and… Continue reading Lecture 4 Feb 2016
Vendee Globe
The Vendee Globe Solo Round the World Race starts on the 6th Nov 2016. This race, in France, has a greater following than the Tour de France or Roland Garros. As Enda O’Coineen the first Irishman to take part in qualifiers has achieved just that in style in December 2015