All Ireland articles
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New Zealand’s Vessev brings electric hydrofoiling to Europe
Kiwi firm Vessev secures its first European customer, with eco resort Finn Lough in Northern Ireland set to welcome the VS–9 electric hydrofoiling catamaran in 2026
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Viggo Boats appoints exclusive UK dealer
Vortec Marine to represent the Swedish builder in the UK and Ireland
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Foiling
First foiling electric passenger vessel for Orkney delivered
Based on technology likely to find its way into cruising motoryachts, the new Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL has started initial sea trials as a fast passenger vessel in the Scottish Orkney Islands
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Golden Arrow Marine partners with Alfa Laval in UK & Ireland
Collaboration strengthens both companies’ commitment to sustainable marine solutions
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Arachas acquires marine insurance specialist
The acquisition marks Arachas’s fourth deal of 2025
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Ireland to host 2025 World Sailing Conference
More than 400 international delegates expected to attend
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MarineShift360 unveils first Impact Accelerator cohort
RNLI, Secfuel and BAR Technologies drive sustainable innovation in the marine industry
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Serial yacht owner Eddie Jordan dies age 76
Former F1 team principal died from aggressive cancer
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UK engine distributor expands portfolio
Engines Plus is now the exclusive distributor of Selva outboards in the UK and Ireland
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FPT Industrial strengthens UK presence
The marine powertrain specialist has appointed four distributors in the UK and Ireland
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Bainbridge International takes on Zhik distribution
Named exclusive Zhik distirbutor for UK and Ireland
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Ireland
Pushing the pause button in new-boat sales and charters
In Ireland, it seems that all aspects of life are dependent on the weather. That’s particularly true of boating, when a bad spring and summer, such as this year’s, are having an impact on the industry’s bottom line. While the Irish Marine Federation doesn’t report annual revenues, different sectors are ...
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Henri-Lloyd reestablishes UK wholesale partnerships
The technical clothing manufacturer is providing support packages for retailers throughout the UK and Ireland
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UK prop manufacturer to distribute Thorndon bearings
Bruntons Propellers will market, supply and service Thordon’s marine products in the UK and Ireland
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Henri-Lloyd strengthens UK sales reach and customer support
Sailforce to provide additional hands-on sales reps in the UK and Ireland
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Europe: Slowdown bites but signs of optimism
The slowdown in global markets is impacting Europe’s leisure marine sector as rising inflation and interest rates have caused a cost-of-living crisis across much of the continent. Eurostat data reveals that annual inflation in EU countries averaged 9.2% in 2022 – Estonia saw rates hit 19.4%. Not surprisingly consumer confidence ...
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Ireland
Covid boom stirs the Celtic Tiger
The Celtic Tiger has been slumbering of late, its leisure marine sector long-plagued by short-sighted officialdom, but could all that be changing? The Covid boating boom has given fresh impetus to industry and to a government that shows signs of waking up to boating’s true potential. This report was conducted ...
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Ireland
The Shannon: Ireland’s Growth Sector for Boating
A thriving charter business along the River Shannon has been one of the country’s most consistent growth avenues for boating. It represents a steady chunk of business beside the more cyclical private boat ownership.