The Murrough

A local 'Yawl' motors down along the Murrough past the 'Monkey Pole' towards Wicklow harbour , the white building visible in the background is Kiloughter Railway Station, In 1912 a Greek steam ship went agound  close to the station , she was a total wreck and some of the ship is still visible at low tide. In 1985 the Wicklow Sub Aqua Club raised 3 anchors from the wreck , they are now part of a monument on the Castle.

17/10/08

The Car Park on the Green Hill provides great views along the the Wicklow Coast , this shot was taken as the UNION SATURN leaves the harbour heading South.

16/10/08

The Kilmore Quay beam trawler SALTEES TERN prepares to go alongside the Packet pier.

9/10/08

A formation of 5 Air Corp PC-9 lightstrike Aircraft make a nice sight as they transit north over Wicklow harbour

8/10/08

ALBA EXPLORER operated by the Ocean Youth Trust Scotland seen during her first visit to the port.

08/10/08

The mussel trawler EMERALD GRATIA and 2 other vessels at the New pier

7/10/08

The RNLI relief fleet Tyne RNLB GOOD SHEPHERD on excercise in Wicklow Bay , little did the crew know that they would be out on a shout a short time later

The Wicklow lifeboat RNLB GOOD SHEPHERD leaves the harbour at speed after 4 surfers were reported to be in difficulties off Magheramore

With the 4 surfers rescued and safely onboard , the Wicklow lifeboat returns to the harbour . Well done to the volunteer crew .

The relief fleet Trent Class lifeboat RNLB DORA FOSTER MCDOUGAL arrives for a overnight stop , while on passage South.

05/10/08

EMERALD GRATIA encounters some rough weather off Wicklow head while heading South.

Faversham Shippings new VICTRESS shelters in Wicklow Bay

04/10/08

The Dundalk based dredger HEBBLE SAND carries out some work at the North Quay

HEBBLE SAND departs for Cork

03/10/08

The French Navy

French Naval Service mine counter measures ship FS THETIS ( A785 ) & training ship FS GLYCINE ( A770 ) head South past Wicklow Harbour after a courtesy visit to Dublin

French Navel website click here

29/08/09

The relief fleet RNLI Lifeboat RNLB GOOD SHEPHERD arrived to cover , while RNLB ANNIE BLAKER goes off station for overhaul

27/09/08

25/09/08

Faversham shippings SHETLAND TRADER at anchor in Wicklow Bay.

For more information on Faversham Ships click here

Mussel trawlers at the North pier

RNLI Lifeboats on excercise in the bay

24/09/08

 Winter clouds gather over Wicklow Harbour

23/09/08

MARIA LENA

23/09/08

Bad weather stopped mussel dredging in the bay

MARIA LENA , WINGS OF THE MORNING and EMERALD GRATIA at the New pier.

22/09/08

Evening light at Wicklow Harbour 

21/09/08

JANNA arrives at the New pier

The Chilean Navel vessel ALMIRANTE CONDELL heads south out of Dublin. She is the ex HMS Marlborough (F233)  a 'Duke'-class Type 23 Frigate of the Royal Navy and has only recently been commissioned in the Chilean Navy

To find out more about the Chilean Navy click here

20/09/08

It's not often you see a Wedding Party board a boat and head off to a reception in Bray .. but only in Wicklow !

We wish the happy couple fair sailing as they embark on their marriage and set out on a voyage through life together !  Bon voyage

For more details on the Interceptor 42 type vessel click here

18/09/08

MARY KATE and SALTEES TERN seen shortly befor their departure.

11/09/08

The Arklow Beamer MARY KATE arrives at Wicklow , she was followed a short time later by the SALTEES TERN

10/09/08

MYTILUS passes Wicklow Head inbound for Wicklow , the offshore supply vessel SIEM SAILOR can be seen in the left hand corner heading north, for details of the vessel click here

MARIA LENA and EMERALD GRATIA at Work in Wicklow bay.

MYTILUS at the New Pier

8/09/08

CORNELIS GERRIT and CELTIC HARVESTER seen from Wicklow Head

CORNELIS GERRIT , RONA and CELTIC HARVESTER at work in Wicklow bay

The French built whelk trawler CLUD EDITH leaves Wicklow Harbour

The Annual Glen Bay Challenge took place on Sunday 7th September , due to weather conditions the race could not start at the Glen Strand , so the organisers decided to hold the swim in the harbour. Well done to the local organisers who donate all proceeds to the Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat Station.

RONA motors into Wicklow Harbour , Kilcoole and Bray Head are visible in the background.

RONA seen at the New pier , she departed a short time later heading north.

EMERALD GRATIA , MARIA LENA and CORNELIS GERRRIT 

MARIA LENA and CORNELIS GERRRIT 

07/09/08

Paddle Steamer WAVERLEY

I was driving along the Murrough to get new tyres when l caught a glimpse of this familiar vessel off Brides Head , the PS WAVERLEY was southbound for Southampton , but due to poor weather she only got as far as Rosslare , where she spent 2 days in the ferryport before resuming her passage to the English South coast. She has visited Wicklow on a few occasions in the past and l have had some memorable trips onboard this beautiful paddle steamer cruising along the Coast to Rosslare. Maybe she will visit Wicklow in 2009 !

To visit the Waverley website click here

Brief history
Waverley was built on the River Clyde in 1947.In 2003, a major restoration project was completed, returning the ship to the original 1940's style with which she was built.Waverley is the only real Clyde steamer and the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world.
In 1974, The Paddle Steamer Preservation Society bought the 693 tonne ship for £1 to preserve it for the future.
Originally built to sail only between Craigendoran & Arrochar, she now sails right around Britain offering regular trips on the Clyde, the Thames, South Coast of England and the Bristol Channel.