This month, the story of a determined Irish sailor – a young man who started life on afarm in County Meath, not a maritime location and has become the winner of the topFrench yacht race – the Figaro. Tom Dolan describes how he succeeded after yearsof disappointment and how psychology helped his determination to do so. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -h…

On this edition - we hear that Franciscans use the excessive discards from shellfish in the building of their churches. We discuss the future of lighthouses and hear from a woman who wants to build a museum on an island. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeneyDiscover comprehensive maritime coverage athttp://tommacsweeneymari…

On this edition - Does the government want an Irish fishing industry? That major question is raised by a major figure in the fishing industry. We also discuss making sail a cargo carrier in these days of climate change and we hear about the history of fish kills in Ireland. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover com…

On this edition - Remembering a ship that sank one hundred years ago on which only one man survived, and that was his third time being saved from the sea. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttp://tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Po…

On this edition - The disappearing craft of Shipwrights is discussed and also, unity in the fishing industry. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttp://tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Podcast by subscribing to the show on Apple Pod…

On this month's edition - 82% of the fish sold in some supermarkets in Ireland is imported. The only boat of it's kind in the world comes to Ireland on a heritage voyage to the Celtic heartlands. And the plane that hit south coast rocks and never got off. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime…

On this month's edition - The 14-year-old island girl who told the Minister for the Marine to do his job, examining 300 million years of the Burren in County Clare and much more about Ireland's maritime sector, its culture, history and tradition. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage…

On this edition - small boats crossing the Atlantic Ocean, how the city of Ragusa crossed that ocean, and what I think of the RNLI. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttp://tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Podcast by subscribing to…

On this edition - The squeeze on marine space close to Ireland's shoreline, as wind farm development confronts the fishing industry and coastal communities. We also hear about200 years of the lifeboats, how there will be more transparency about fish farm developments and why ferry operators are providing special cabins for pets. Presented by Tom Ma…

On this edition - Government ministers with different views about public consultation to protect the seas around Ireland. The Maritime History of Valentine's Day and which are best to save life in an emergency at sea, flares or electronic signals? Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverag…

On this edition – The state maritime research agency’s new Chief Executive outlines his plans for the Marine Institute. The owner and skipper of Ireland’s best racing yacht says young people have been key to its success. We’ll recall how maritime history relates to modern marine developments and look at 200 years of the RNLI. Presented by Tom MacSw…

On the December edition of Maritime Ireland, the only marine broadcast program in this island nation - From chocolate making, to the craft of sail making, to the development of a deep water port on a river that has been charted since the second century, to why you should get out and go angling. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tomma…

The November edition of the programme tells the story of the power of the sea,smashing apart a West Cork lighthouse and the man who survived and attendedhis own ‘wake’. The programme also reports on the big interest of young peoplein aquaculture, the company which has won the national business award for newaquatechnology and 30 years of the Shannon…

On this edition - A 34 year old sailor from Greystones in County Wicklow who wants more women to take up sailing and is being backed by Brittany Ferries. The boat gallery being set up by the National Museum in CastleBar. 23 of the 24 seabird species in Ireland are now in conservation danger. And, there is not enough housing on the offshore islands.…

On this edition - there's an increase in houseboats on the canals because of the housing shortage. We hear about the Waters of Life project, to reverse the deterioration of Ireland's most pristine rivers, and why angling is so important to Ireland. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime covera…

On this edition - we go underwater with Diving Ireland, hear a warning about the squeeze on space in Irish waters and theemotional story of a Dundalk ship’s bell. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Mariti…

On this edition – We hear about the paradise of Inishbofin Island off the Connemara coast, from the woman who successfully fought Trinity College to get the skulls of islanders returned there. We follow mini-boats from West Cork across the Atlantic, celebrate inshore lifeboats, and hear that Killybegs fishermen in Donegal are challenging internatio…

On this edition - The view of the fishing industry on alternative energy development, the Baltimore Wooden Boats Festival and the man who believes he was born to sail prepares for the Mini Globe Race. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeneyDiscover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/ Find al…

On this edition - The Breen Brothers, Tommy and John, talk about their ballad “Calling Me Home’ about the tragedy of the fishing boat Alice. First broadcast in June 2022. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage at https://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweene…

On this edition - The story of Radio Caroline and the 1980 sinking of the radio ship MV Mi Amigo. First broadcast in April 2021. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage at https://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the…

On this edition - We remember those who died on the battleship HMS Mars in 1902. First broadcast in May 2022. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage at https://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podc…

What's the real catch when it comes to Ireland's €1.3 billion seafood sector? Join us as we explore the challenges faced by Irish fishermen with John Lynch, Chief Executive of the Irish South and East Fish Producers' Organization, and Patrick Murphy, Chief Executive of the Irish South and West Fish Producers. Discover why Irish fishermen are consid…

Johnny Duhan is famous for writing ‘The Voyage’ – one of his many great songs. His father was a seafarer and Johnny became so interested in the sea in his native city of Limerick, that he tried to stowaway on a ship. He talks about the song the experience inspired. First broadcast in March 2023. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tom…

Author Andrew Doherty discusses the history of the Passage East Spit Light Beacon. First broadcast in June 2021. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podc…

Sea Scouts are our NEWSMAKERS OF THE MONTH for April. I was invited to their annual Seamanship Awards – the Seamanship Competition for Sea Scouts, which has been run every year since 1995. Supported by the Irish Institute of Master Mariners, it was held at the National Maritime College in Cork. I was impressed by the range of activities of the Sea …

We hear from the man who had an Antarctic affair and why it's important that men were only fishermen. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here:h…

On this edition, we hear from the great songwriter Johnny Duhan, and how he was caught as a stowaway on a Norwegian ship. We examine the future of the marine economy, hear from an Irish husband and wife sailing in the Caribbean and we talk about that questionable description of fishermen as fishers. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/…

On this edition - The pride of dockers and the difficulties of getting them remembered and honoured in Dublin. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcas…

Will the RNLi always remain an independent organisation? What will be the changes in its future? On this edition, we interview Anna Classon, the new head of the RNLI in Ireland. And we ask the question, why does the national media ignore the problems of the countries coastal communities? Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweene…

On this edition - Are marine scientists getting their message across to the public? We talk to the Master of a fisheries patrol vessel about inspecting trawlers, and to the man who will write the history of Meitheal Mara. We also hear from the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency and the Executive Chairman of the Sea Fisherie…

On this edition - The health of seafarers. Ringsend, the maritime centre of Dublin. Would you become an angling scientist? And why are lifeboat crews reluctant about being appreciated? Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/Stay up to date with To…

On this edition: the courtship of basking sharks off Clare. Just what is in the waters off that county? Driving a huge crane in a major port, and are fishermen going to be driven off our waters by developers of wind energy? Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirel…

On this edition - Will the government support a new tall ship for Ireland? A ship for Irish young people to go sail training? Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show …

On this edition - The virgin sailor and the eccentric Irish skipper. Universal rights for the oceans. The spatial squeeze on coastal communities. The maritime tradition of Killaloe and questioning the Government attitude towards the fishing industry. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime cove…

On this edition – It’s amazing how the Irish marine sphere, boats, places and people, resonates around the world, as a Kerryman sets off to traverse the toughest oceans in the world in a boat without any modern technology. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://maritimeirela…

On this edition - We voyage around Ireland, from the historic port of Arklow to the biggest in Ireland, Dublin. Then on to Connemara and the offshore Islands and we discuss many topics. We hear about the once major Bell Lines container shipping out of Waterford, the need to respect the value of our beaches and we go to a small but big hearted saili…

On this edition - We remember those who died on the battleship HMS Mars in 1902. We discuss the importance of ferries to this island nation, and we’ll hear why fish farmers feel they are treated as ‘poor relations’ of the Irish marine sector. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeneyDiscover comprehensive maritime coverage atht…

On this edition - A revelation of how European countries have taken over Irish fishing waters. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://tommacsweeneymarine.ie Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here:https://apple…

On this edition - Ireland's draft net fishermen fight for survival; supertrawlers in Irish waters should be more controlled; and is Dublin Port right about cruise ships? Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeneyDiscover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://tommacsweeneymarine.ie Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Mariti…

On this edition - we discuss the Irish Naval Service and the challenges it faces with the Flag Officer Commanding its Naval operations - Commodore Michael Malone. We examine aspects of those Russian Naval exercises and bring you a sound from the sea that caused excitement in Cork’s city centre. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tomma…

On this edition - Ships. Ports. Shells on the seashore. Whales. Shipbrokers. Marshes. Even butterflies. All on our first hour long edition. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeneySound Supervision by Justin Maher -https://twitter.com/jusmaherDiscover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://tommacsweeneymarine.ieBroadcast on…

On this edition, the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women will tell us what they're doing for former members of the defence forces who may have fallen on hard times. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeneySound Supervision by Justin Maher -https://twitter.com/jusmaherDiscover comprehensive maritime coverage athttp…

On this edition - The 46 year-old barge which is changing Irish marine technology, and how small sector fishermen feel about the difficulties they're facing. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Sound Supervision by Justin Maher -https://twitter.com/jusmaher Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://tommacsweeneym…

On this edition - A woman's lifetime association with the sea and what it means. A 14 year old who follows a lifeboat for his father, and young people get their say on what should happen on the offshore islands. Presented by Tom MacSweeney -https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Sound Supervision by Justin Maher -https://twitter.com/jusmaher Discover co…

On this edition - What’s happening in the Irish Coast Guard? Are seagulls losing the run of themselves? And the weather problems for anglers. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tommacsweeneySound Supervision by Justin Maher - https://twitter.com/jusmaher Discover comprehensive maritime coverage athttps://tommacsweeneymarine.ie Tom Ma…

On this edition - Exploiting Irish fishermen. The problem is the EU's Common Fisheries Policy. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tommacsweeneySound Supervision by Justin Maher - https://twitter.com/jusmaher Discover comprehensive maritime coverage at https://tommacsweeneymarine.ie Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland is broadcast on 18…

On this edition - There are about 30 million shipping containers and 6,000 container ships around the world, but what about their safety and security? We hear about the offshore island communities, that they’ve had enough Government reports about their future and it’s time action was taken, we capture a special moment for an RNLI lifeboat Coxswain …

On this edition - Women dockers. Has the walrus really gone home? And a new €25m ship honours Ireland's legendary explorer. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here:https://sp…

On this edition- will Irish salmon survive the challenges of climate change? Is the EU biased against Irish fishermen? And why the past summer was not a good one for safety on Irish waters. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsw…

On this edition - the threat to maritime security, shipping, fishing, ports and navigation aids and the wonderful people of the West who fix old boats. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162or…