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Coming soon Photo's of 2008 BMW Round Ireland Yacht Race , the former Wicklow Tender KILQUADE now ST KATHRINE and much more.. Page updated 09/07/2008
CIL tender GRANUAILE at anchor in Wicklow bay after working on bouy's off Arklow. 29/06/08
The Central Fisheries Board Cosantoir Bradan heads south through Wicklow bay
26/06/08
TOPI and JOPI head north off Wicklow Harbour for Ballygannnon with rock , over the last few years a project has been in progress to protect the Dublin - Rosslare Rail line from sea erosion. The vessels are operated by Silippaa. 24/06/08 Seascapes
Tom McSweeney presents his RTE Radio show 'Seascapes' from Wicklow Sailing Club , Tom is seen interviewing Charlie Kavanagh of Wicklow Sailing Club. 23/06/08
With the Race started LE EITHNE motors out of Wicklow Bay for Dublin , later in the week she visited Belfast for a maritime festival
Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat RNLB ANNIE BLAKER passes Island Shipping's HUSKY in Wicklow Bay 22/06/08
Due to the weather conditions the Yacht Race Start was delayed for 24 hours , this was the only bit of colour on a drap Saturday morning 21/06/08
LE EITHNE motors into Wicklow bay for the 2008 BMW Round Ireland Yacht Race. 20/06/08
RNLB ANNIE BLAKER on display during the Race Festival, well done to Brendan and the crew , she look's great ! 19/06/08
The Central Fisheries Board Cosantoir Bradan heads north through Wicklow bay after a patrol in the area There are 2 LPVs operated by the CFB Protection Coordination Unit. They are the Cosantoir Bradan (Salmon Defender)and the Bradan Beatha (Salmon of Life). These protection vessels operate within the 12 mile limit, i.e. no more than 12 miles from shore. In an average year these vessels can expect to cover over 11,000 nautical miles in 315 patrol days.The LPV patrols have a dual function, they act as a visible deterrant and they can act directly against unlawful fishing. When they observe breaches of Fisheries Legislation the crew can board vessels and/or confiscate catch and gear. 19/06/08
RED DUCHESS is a regular visitor through the bay on the way to Youghal and other ports with round timber from Scotland. 19/06/08
Friday the 13th..
A Whelk trawler returns to Wicklow to land it's catch , over the last week Irish fishermen have voiced concerns on the rising cost of fuel and the continuing restrictions imposed on the industry in general. Some harbours around the Coast were blockaded by fishermen to voice concern's. 13/06/08
The liner MARO POLO heads South past Wicklow Harbour , out of Dublin port. Photo Courtesy Pat Dover 12/06/08
The Dundalk based dredger HEBBLE SAND southbound for Kinsale. 10/06/08
Some familiar faces at the Castle Wall ! 05/06/08
Coastguard Units from Wicklow and Greystones conduct a cliff rescue excercise at Travellahawk Beach 05/06/08
The Irish STV ASGARD ll arrives from Dublin . She sailed the next morning.
The Gaff rigged Ketch RUTH heads South out of Dublin , built in Sweden in 1914 as a Baltic Trader working out of her home port of Fortuna , today she is under the English Red Ensign. 03/06/08
A Wicklow Rowing Club 'skiff ' trains in Wicklow Bay 03/06/08
Wicklow Head seen from the Murrough 03/06/08
A Hughes 500 helicopter heads north over Wicklow bay 02/06/08
2 Air Corp Pilatus PC-9 Light Strike Aircraft head South over Wicklow Bay , the aircraft were joined by a Air Corp AW139 helicopter with a camera crew to record the event. The last time l saw Air Corp aircraft escort planes over Wicklow Bay was in 1979 as Fouga jets escorted Pope John Paul during his visit to Ireland.
Photo's Courtesy Pat Dover A Air Corp PC-9 escorts World record holding female solo pilot, Polly Vacher over Wicklow Bay north to Weston Executive Airport on the evening of Friday, 30 May 2008 in her Piper Dakota. It was in this aircraft that Polly has twice flown solo around the world in 2001 and 2003. During the course of the 2003 flight she achieved 3 world records:- • First woman to fly solo over the North Pole in a single engine aircraft. • First woman to fly solo in the Antarctica in a single engine aircraft. • First woman to fly solo around the world landing on all seven continents. For this flight, Polly meticulously prepared for two years, undertaking training in Canada, Alaska and the Alps. Between 21 May 2007 and 31 July 2007 she embarked on a flight around Britain. Her aim was to land at all airfields listed in the Jeppesen VFR manual. In total she landed at a record breaking 221 airfields, covered 19,000 nautical miles in 158 flying hours. See www.worldwings.org. At different stages during the course of these flights she carried 96 disabled passengers. The purpose of carrying the disabled passengers is to promote a charity Polly actively supports, Flying Scholarships for the Disabled (FSD). See www.toreachforthesky.org.uk. This charity assists disabled people to obtain a pilots licence thus restoring their confidence and self esteem. This will be the first time Polly will pay a visit to Ireland since embarking on these record breaking flights. Weather permitting, she will arrive Weston 6.30pm approx and will give a presentation at the Conference centre, Weston airport at 8pm on Friday, 30 May on her exhilarating story and epic flights. There is no cover charge; however patrons are requested to make a donation to the charity she supports, Flying Scholarships for the Disabled (FSD). Her book, “Wings Around the World” will be on sale on the night, likewise, all sale proceeds go to FSD. 30/05/08
The mussel trawler MYTILLUS leaves Wicklow harbour after a stop over at the New pier. 30/05/08
A nice Sunset of ASGARD II at Wicklow harbour , she departed the next morning she sailed for Dublin and the Docklands Maritime Festival. 29/05/08 Coastguard boat handling Course
Coastguard crews from around the coast were in Wicklow for a 2 day boat handling course.
Extra Photo courtesy Pat Dover 24/05/08 Heading to the Monkey Pole
A Skiff crew from Wicklow Rowing Club train in the bay
A Robinson R44 helicopter over Wicklow 16/05/08
Skiff Racing has a long history at Wicklow , many years ago boats would race out to meet a approaching ship , the first crew to reach the vessel won the right to pilot the vessel into port . Arts Festival
A fine painting of Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat by Pat Dover The Wicklow Arts Festival took place between the 7th - 11th May , many events took place over the 5 days , as part of the festival paintings were displayed in shops along the Main Street , there was a French Market in the car park , display of Paintings on the Railings at the Captain Halpin Monument , historical walks and a Viking talk. The Festival was very enjoyable and thanks to the organisers . 11/05/08 HUSKY
The tug HUSKY returns to port. 08/05/08
Scot lines SCOT CARRIER sails after discharging timber
Irish Navel vessel LE ORLA in Wicklow bay 06/05/08
HUSKY motors up river past SUSANNA 06/05/08
Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat RNLB ANNIE BLAKER on the slip 07/05/08 Wicklow Sailing Club ' lift in day ' Saturday 03 May 2008
It was a busy morning at Wicklow harbour as the yachts were lifted back into the water, over the winter the owners had painted and prepared the boats for the Summer. 03/04/08 Wicklow Port
The German coaster LEONA at anchor in Wicklow bay
SCOT ISLES discharges timber at the Packet pier.
Again bad weather disrupted the whelk fleet going to sea 30/04/08
Over the last week Strong winds have lashed the Wicklow Coast , It's not the normal weather we expect for this time of the year !
Travellahawk 19/04/08 Wicklow Head
View from the Tower looking over Wicklow Bay 15/04/08 Some elevated view's of Wicklow
Wicklow Head from the Greenhill Road
Wicklow Harbour from the Scenic Car Park at Greenhill
There is alot of construction work going on along the Coast , on the Murrough at Wicklow pipes are being laid from the Sewage plant to a new station opposite the Monkey Pole
Beyond the Railway Bridge preparation work is underway for the new Port Access road Bridge. 07/04/08 |
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