by cgrod | Apr 22, 2022 | Marine, News
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has paid tribute to outgoing chief executive, John Ward. Mr Ward has a lifetime association with the seafood sector and retires from his IFPO role at the end of March. IFPO chairman Niall Connolly, credits John for his...
by cgrod | Jun 24, 2020 | Communication, Marine, News, PR, Tourism
Island communities in Ireland can connect up with an estimated 10,000 other islanders across the world in the second ever global Virtual Island Summit (VIS) taking place online from 7-13th September this year. “The Virtual Island Summit seeks to build digital...
by cgrod | May 1, 2019 | Derry,, Donegal, Marine, PR, SMEs, Tourism, Tourism, Travel
Great news for north west tourism – a new sail charter business has opened in Derry. Sailing North offers skippered voyages from Lough Foyle in the North West of Ireland. It’s a great addition to the activities on offer to local and tourists in this...
by admin | Jul 1, 2016 | Derry,, Disability, Donegal, Marine, Sailing
Foyle Sailability will be making sure that those of all abilities get their chance to take part in Derry’s Foyle Maritime Festival. The disability sailing and water activities organisation are staging a special 2 day Regatta at Foyle Port Marina on Wednesday 6th and...
by admin | Apr 30, 2016 | Derry,, Disability, Donegal, Marine
Lough Foyle offers huge opportunities for sailing and water-based activities and people with disabilities have a right to share in these opportunities too. That’s according to Cathal MacElhatton of Foyle Sailability, speaking at the launch of their 2016 Events...
by admin | Jun 26, 2014 | Derry,, Marine, Sailing
With the full Clipper Race fleet now assembled in Derry, Foyle Marina is basking in a bit of the media spotlight! This is great news for marine tourism in the city and the region, because it can boost leisure traffic to Lough Foyle. The marina is owned and run by...
