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News Updated on: 22nd April 2010.
Irish Marine Web Site get 5000th visitor excerpt from the "Irish Marine Life " web site
Today, the 5,000 ‘the visitor to the site was recorded, Thank you! Irishmarinelife has been up and running since July ‘09 and our content is now primarily composed of weekly and twice weekly articles. 30 to 40 people visit the site on a daily basis, some being directed from specific Google searches for items in previous articles, and some to just check out the latest article.
We are going to keep adding content and photos, with lots of underwater activity planned over the summer months. Do keep sending us your photos, observations and queries.
Visit the site at: www.irishmarinelife.com or click on this link.
Dempsey’s U-Turn on SAR service excerpt from the "Munster Express"
The power of Facebook and the cross-party coming together of politicians on both sides of Leinster House has ensured that the 24-hour Coast Guard Search And Rescue (SAR) will be retained at Waterford Airport.
The 24,500 online signatories who vented their anger at the proposed cut in the SAR service from 24 hours to 12 by 2013 have claimed Minister Noel Dempsey’s U-turn as a victory for people power.
Meanwhile, local politicians have expressed their delight and relief that common sense has won the day after three weeks of intense discussion both regionally and in Dublin.
“The people of the south coast have saved this service and I hope this shows that there is still something to be said for political action.”
Youghal to get a Marina, Fore Shore! from: www.yoghalonline.com
The people of Youghal received the news today (Sat. 13th Mar. 2010) that the go ahead has been given to build a marina in the town. The 56 berth marina will be located beside Buttimers Dock in the heart of the town and is hoped to put Youghal on the map where boating is concerned.
Up until now there has only been 2 visitor moorings complements of local sailing school Aquatrek. Although still in the planning stages, it is hoped that the building of the marina will commence in the coming months and completion is expected by early next year.
The man behind the marina is local developer Jerry Dennehy, and he is delighted to be bringing such a development to the town ‘Youghal deserves to be seen as a fantastic place to visit and by building this marina I hope to boost the profile of the town to both foreign and Irish boat owners alike’.
After spending much of his years living in Australia Mr.Dennehy has come home with a fresh pair of eyes and the drive to make Youghal a “must stop spot” on the tourist map, saying ‘We have a beautiful town with everything a tourist could need, all we need to do is let people know we are here’.
Those interested in obtaining a berth can do so emailing blackwatermarina@gmail.com or phone 0877526370
