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==Ireland Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Ireland.
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Ireland.
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===Background===
 
Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain. Politically, the  Republic of Ireland covers five-sixths of the island, with [[Northern Ireland]] (part of the [[United Kingdom]]) covering the remainder in the north-east.
Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain. Politically, the  Republic of Ireland covers five-sixths of the island, with [[Northern Ireland]] (part of the [[United Kingdom]]) covering the remainder in the north-east.
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==Charts==
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[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk Admiralty Leisure] publish the following leisure chart folios useful for cruising around Ireland. They can be found [http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios.asp#ukfolios here].
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: Leisure Chart Folios -[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios_sc5612.asp '''SC5612 Northern Ireland'''] - Carlingford Lough to Lough Foyle
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: Leisure Chart Folios -[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios_sc5621.asp  '''SC5621 Ireland'''] - East Coast, Carlingford Lough to Waterford
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: Leisure Chart Folios -[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios_sc5622.asp  '''SC5622 Ireland'''] - South Coast, Waterford to Kinsale
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: Leisure Chart Folios -[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios_sc5623.asp  '''SC5623 Ireland'''] - South West Coast Bantry Bay to Kinsale
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Find local chart from [http://catalogue.ukho.gov.uk/browse_SNCs_home.asp?filtermethod=5 Admiralty Charts]
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===Weather===
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==Weather==
[http://www.met.ie/climate/climate-of-ireland.asp Climate of Ireland at www.met.ie]
[http://www.met.ie/climate/climate-of-ireland.asp Climate of Ireland at www.met.ie]
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Weather Text Service - Text SUB WEATHER TODAY to 53554. Texts cost 25c each.
Weather Text Service - Text SUB WEATHER TODAY to 53554. Texts cost 25c each.
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==Passages==
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===Charts===
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==Islands==
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[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk Admiralty Leisure] publish the following leisure chart folios useful for cruising around Ireland. They can be found [http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios.asp#ukfolios here].
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* [[Aran Islands]]
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: Leisure Chart Folios -[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios_sc5612.asp '''SC5612 Northern Ireland'''] - Carlingford Lough to Lough Foyle
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: Leisure Chart Folios -[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios_sc5621.asp  '''SC5621 Ireland'''] - East Coast, Carlingford Lough to Waterford
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: Leisure Chart Folios -[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios_sc5622.asp  '''SC5622 Ireland'''] - South Coast, Waterford to Kinsale
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: Leisure Chart Folios -[http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_folios_sc5623.asp  '''SC5623 Ireland'''] - South West Coast Bantry Bay to Kinsale
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      <tr><th colspan="2"><strong>[[Roaringwater Bay]]</strong><br><strong>West Cork</strong> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Long-to-Roaringwater.PNG Map]
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      <tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
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          <td>* Calves<br>* Carthics <br> * Castle<br> * Cape Clear<br>* Heir<br>* Horse<br>* Sherkin<br>* Skeams<br>* Spanish<br>* Fastnet Rock</td></tr>
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      <tr><th colspan="2"><strong>[[South West & Kerry | South West Cork <br>and  Kerry]]</strong></th></tr>
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        <td> * Bere<br>* Ilnacullin<br>* Dursey<br> * Scariff<br>* Deenish<br> * Skellig Islands<br> * Valentia<br> * Maghares<br></td></tr>
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  <tr><th colspan="2"><strong>[[Blasket Islands |  Blasket Islands]] </strong> <br>(Na Blascaodaí)</th></tr>
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  <tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td> * Great Blasket<br>* Beginish<br>* Inishnabro<br>* Inishvickillane<br>* Inishtooskert<br>* Tearaght </td></tr>
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  <tr><th colspan="2"><strong>[[Aran Islands]]</strong> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aran_Islands-3.PNG Map]<br> (Oileáin Árann)</th></tr>
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  <tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>* Inisheer<br> * Inishmaan<br> * Inishmore<br>* Brannock Islands</td></tr> 
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    <tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>*  Inishark <br>* Inishbofin <br> * Clare Island<br> * Achillbeg <br> * Inishbiggle <br> * Inishturk</td></tr>
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* Inishmurray<br>  * Roaninish<br>  * Arranmore<br>  * Tory Island<br>  * Inishbofin<br>  * Inishfree<br>  * Rathlin (North - UK)</td></tr>
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The [http://www.oileain.ie/en Irish Islands Federation] is the representative body for the inhabited offshore islands of Ireland.
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Find local chart from [http://catalogue.ukho.gov.uk/browse_SNCs_home.asp?filtermethod=5 Admiralty Charts]
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Explore [http://www.irelandsislands.com/default.aspx Irish Islands] with DiscoverIreland the Irish Tourist Board.
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==Navigation==
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====Tidal Information====
====Tidal Information====
* Free tidal information for all Irish ports can be found at [http://easytide.co.uk Admiralty Easy Tide]
* Free tidal information for all Irish ports can be found at [http://easytide.co.uk Admiralty Easy Tide]
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====Local Radio & Communications====
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==Communication==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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====Immigration====
====Immigration====
[http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777 Visa requirements]
[http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777 Visa requirements]
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[http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/travel-and-recreation/travel-to-ireland/customs_regulations_for_travellers Citizens Advice] - Citizens Information is an Irish eGovernment website provided by the Citizens Information Board. The site provides public service information for Ireland.
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===Harbours & Popular Stops===
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===Health & Safety===
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[http://www.hse.ie/eng/Find_a_Service/ Health Services] HSE - Find a service<br>
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[http://www.hse.ie/eng/Campaigns/middle/info.shortcut.html?showDoc=1& A(H1N1) Flu Information]<br>
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HSE 24 hr Flu Information Line Freephone 1800 94 11 00 - for up to date recorded information on Influenza A(H1N1)
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[http://www.rnli.org.uk/Ireregm.asp RNLI]
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===Security===
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[http://www.garda.ie An Garda Síochána]
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Ireland's National Police Service, has its headquarters in the Phoenix Park.
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==Berthing==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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[http://www.sailing.ie/cruising/marinas.asp Irish Marinas]
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* [http://www.sailing.ie/cruising/marinas.asp Irish Marinas]
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* [http://www.sailing.ie/inside/default.asp?pageId=77 Irish Yacht Clubs] are listed by The ISA<br> (national governing body for all forms of recreational and competitive activities involving sail and engine powered craft in Ireland.)
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[http://www.sailing.ie/inside/default.asp?pageId=77 Irish Yacht Clubs] are listed by The ISA<br> (national governing body for all forms of recreational and competitive activities involving sail and engine powered craft in Ireland.)
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[http://www.hse.ie/eng/Find_a_Service/ Health Services] HSE - Find a service<br>
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[http://www.hse.ie/eng/Campaigns/middle/info.shortcut.html?showDoc=1& A(H1N1) Flu Information]<br>
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===References & Publications===
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=====The [http://www.irishcruisingclub.com Irish Cruising Club] =====
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* '''East and North Coasts of Ireland Sailing Directions'''<br/>11th Edition, Published February 2008, Edited by Norman Kean ICC, ISBN No:978 0 9558 199 1 9
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* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ireland-Circumnavigators-Guide-Samantha-Steele/dp/0713688866/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_prod_4_0 UK and Ireland circumnavigators guide]<br/>Written by Samantha Steele, Published October 2008.
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* CRUISING IRELAND : A Guide to Marinas and Mooring Buoys - Brian Keane. Published by The Alameda Press, PO Box 7902, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland at €12.68 (£7.99). 120 A5 pages between soft covers, with colour photos and plans. ISBN 0-9539269-07
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13097 Notes on coding the Ireland pages]
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13097 Notes on coding the Ireland pages]
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13459 Hello from Ireland]
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13459 Hello from Ireland]
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* [http://www.afloat.ie/ Afloat] Ireland's Sailing and Motorboating Magazine
* [http://www.afloat.ie/ Afloat] Ireland's Sailing and Motorboating Magazine
* [http://fastnet.rorc.org/news/news-2009/1979-fastnet-race-30th-anniverary-memorial-service.html 30th anniversary of the Fastnet Race] in which so many perished.
* [http://fastnet.rorc.org/news/news-2009/1979-fastnet-race-30th-anniverary-memorial-service.html 30th anniversary of the Fastnet Race] in which so many perished.
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====The [http://www.irishcruisingclub.com Irish Cruising Club]====
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Publishes two pilot guides covering the whole of Ireland:
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* '''East and North Coasts of Ireland Sailing Directions'''<br/>11th Edition, Published February 2008, Edited by Norman Kean ICC, ISBN No:978 0 9558 199 1 9
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* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ireland-Circumnavigators-Guide-Samantha-Steele/dp/0713688866/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_prod_4_0 UK and Ireland circumnavigators guide]<br/>Written by Samantha Steele, Published October 2008.
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* Salt and Emerald: A Hesitant Solo Voyage Round Ireland (Paperback)<br/>Written by Alastair Scott (Author), Published July 2008
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Ireland.

Ireland
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Capital Dublin
Language English, Irish
Currency Euro
Time zone UTC 0 and +1
Calling code ?

Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain. Politically, the Republic of Ireland covers five-sixths of the island, with Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom) covering the remainder in the north-east.

Charts

Admiralty Leisure publish the following leisure chart folios useful for cruising around Ireland. They can be found here.

Leisure Chart Folios -SC5612 Northern Ireland - Carlingford Lough to Lough Foyle
Leisure Chart Folios -SC5621 Ireland - East Coast, Carlingford Lough to Waterford
Leisure Chart Folios -SC5622 Ireland - South Coast, Waterford to Kinsale
Leisure Chart Folios -SC5623 Ireland - South West Coast Bantry Bay to Kinsale

Find local chart from Admiralty Charts

Weather

Climate of Ireland at www.met.ie

Weather Forecasting

Sea Area Map

Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service provides a sea area forecast on RTE radio 1, VHF channel 16, Weatherdial, and on their web site at Met.ie - Sea Area Forecast. The Irish Coast Guard (ICG) Coast Radio Stations.

Weatherdial Areas Telephone Numbers Munster 1550 123 850 - Leinster 1550 123 851 - Connacht 1550 123 852 - Ulster 1550 123 853 - Dublin 1550 123 854 - Sea Area - marine forecast 1550 123 855

ICG Coast Radio Stations make a prior announcement of weather forecasts on Marine VHF Radio Ch16 and then broadcast the forecast on the named relevant VHF Radio working channel. Sea Area Forecasts are broadcast every 3 hours beginning at 0103 local time. i.e. broadcast times are:- 0103, 0403, 0703, 1003, 1303, 1606, 1903, 2203 local time.

Gale Warning broadcasts are also preceded by an announcement on Marine VHF Ch16. They are broadcast on receipt and are repeated at the next one of the following times:- 0033, 0633, 1233 and 1833 local time.

Weather Text Service - Text SUB WEATHER TODAY to 53554. Texts cost 25c each.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

Roaringwater Bay
West Cork Map
      * Calves
* Carthics
* Castle
* Cape Clear
* Heir
* Horse
* Sherkin
* Skeams
* Spanish
* Fastnet Rock
    
South West Cork
and Kerry
      * Bere
* Ilnacullin
* Dursey
* Scariff
* Deenish
* Skellig Islands
* Valentia
* Maghares
    
Blasket Islands
(Na Blascaodaí)
      * Great Blasket
* Beginish
* Inishnabro
* Inishvickillane
* Inishtooskert
* Tearaght
   
Aran Islands Map
(Oileáin Árann)
     * Inisheer
* Inishmaan
* Inishmore
* Brannock Islands
    
Mayo - Galway
Islands Map
     * Inishark
* Inishbofin
* Clare Island
* Achillbeg
* Inishbiggle
* Inishturk
   
North West to
North Channel
      * Inishmurray
* Roaninish
* Arranmore
* Tory Island
* Inishbofin
* Inishfree
* Rathlin (North - UK)

The Irish Islands Federation is the representative body for the inhabited offshore islands of Ireland.

Explore Irish Islands with DiscoverIreland the Irish Tourist Board.

Navigation

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Tidal Information

Communication

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Cellular Phone(3G/GSM/GPRS) and Broadband, excellent even around the Islands

O2 coverage map
Three coverage map
Vodaphone coverage map

Entrance

Immigration

Visa requirements

Customs

Customs

Citizens Advice - Citizens Information is an Irish eGovernment website provided by the Citizens Information Board. The site provides public service information for Ireland.

Health & Safety

Health Services HSE - Find a service
A(H1N1) Flu Information
HSE 24 hr Flu Information Line Freephone 1800 94 11 00 - for up to date recorded information on Influenza A(H1N1)

RNLI

Security

An Garda Síochána

Ireland's National Police Service, has its headquarters in the Phoenix Park.

Berthing

Southern (Republic) Northern (UK)
Ireland
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Dublin
and East Coast 		Waterford to Kinsale West Cork
Roaringwater Bay 		Bantry Bay Kenmare River
and Derrynane 		Dingle Bay
Tralee and Shannon 		West & North
Coasts 		Ulster

Arklow Marina icon.jpg
Carlingford Lough Poe.jpg Marina icon.jpg
Dublin Poe.jpg Marina icon.jpg
Dun Laoghaire Poe.jpg Marina icon.jpg
Howth Marina icon.jpg
Malahide Marina icon.jpg
Wicklow Poe.jpg
Wexford Poe.jpg

Cork Harbour Poe.jpg
Crosshaven Marina icon.jpg
Cobh
East Ferry Marina icon.jpg
Kilmore Quay Marina icon.jpg
Kinsale Poe.jpg Marina icon.jpg
New Ross Marina icon.jpg
Waterford Poe.jpg Marina icon.jpg

Baltimore Anchor icon.jpg
Ballydehob
Crookhaven Anchor icon.jpg
Glandore Anchor icon.jpg
Goleen
Rossbrin
Schull
Sherkin Anchor icon.jpg

Adrigole
Bantry Poe.jpg
Castletown Beerhaven
Glengariff
Lawrence Cove* Marina icon.jpg

Ardgroom
Derrynane* Buoy icon.jpg
Kenmare
Kilmanacanoge
Sneem
Westcove

Cahersiveen Marina icon.jpg
Dingle Harbour* Marina icon.jpg
Fenit Marina icon.jpg
Tralee Poe.jpg
Limerick Poe.jpg
Kilrush Marina icon.jpg

Fahan Marina icon.jpg
Galway Poe.jpg Marina icon.jpg
Sligo Poe.jpg
Westport Poe.jpg

Ballycastle Marina icon.jpg
Bangor Marina icon.jpg
Belfast Lough
Carrickfergus Marina icon.jpg
Foyle Marina icon.jpg
Larne
Portaferry Marina icon.jpg
Phennick Marina icon.jpg
Strangford Lough

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Irish Marinas
  • Irish Yacht Clubs are listed by The ISA
    (national governing body for all forms of recreational and competitive activities involving sail and engine powered craft in Ireland.)

Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).

Transportation

Air and Sea Bus and Rail Map

Aer Lingus
Aer Arann
BMI
RyanAir
 
Brittany Ferries
Irish Ferries
P & O
Stena Line

Bus Éireann
Ulsterbus
 
Irish Rail
NI Railways

Transport Map

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References & Publications

The Irish Cruising Club

Publishes two pilot guides covering the whole of Ireland:

  • East and North Coasts of Ireland Sailing Directions
    11th Edition, Published February 2008, Edited by Norman Kean ICC, ISBN No:978 0 9558 199 1 9
  • South and West Coasts of Ireland Sailing Directions
    12th Edition, Published November 2008, Edited by Norman Kean, ISBN No: 97 0 9558 199 2 6.

Other books include

  • UK and Ireland circumnavigators guide
    Written by Samantha Steele, Published October 2008.
  • Salt and Emerald: A Hesitant Solo Voyage Round Ireland (Paperback)
    Written by Alastair Scott (Author), Published July 2008
  • CRUISING IRELAND : A Guide to Marinas and Mooring Buoys - Brian Keane. Published by The Alameda Press, PO Box 7902, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland at €12.68 (£7.99). 120 A5 pages between soft covers, with colour photos and plans. ISBN 0-9539269-07

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