Seascapes

Environmental programme Clean Coasts has been operating in Ireland for more than 15 years now. Joanna McNicholas joined some volunteers on a beach clean-up in Co. Mayo. The Marine Institute will name its new research vessel The Tom Crean. Fergal talks to Aodhán Fitzgerald, Research Vessel Operations Manager. Fergal talks to the Chairman of the Transport Committee Kieran O'Donnell TD about the Marine Casualty Investigation Board.

We hear about the incredible finish of the Vendee Globe race. Pro sailor and RTE sailing analyst, Maurice O’Connell, explains how it all unfolded. And a new book on the Dunmore East lifeboat, one of the busiest stations in the county. We hear from author, David Carroll (pictured) The book can be purchased online here - https://dunmorelifeboatbook.com/product/dauntless-courage/

Seascapes tonight hears from the Naval Service’s first-ever woman diver. Sub Lieutenant Tahalia Britton made it through the gruelling training course last year to make history in the Navy. Lorna Siggins speaks to her and Lorna also visits the navy Diver training course in Haulbowline in Cork. Donegal Independent TD, Thomas Pringle on the ongoing dissatisfaction among fishermen over the Brexit Fisheries deal. And pro sailor, Olympic coach and RTE sailing analyst, Maurice “Prof” O’Connell on the America’s Cup and a spectacular crash by the USA entry this week.

Jack O'Leary tells us about his book, Sailing Ships of Wexford 1840s to 1940s, which recounts and illustrates all the sailing ships which sailed out of Wexford for 100 years. The book is available from all booksellers in the South East & Wicklow, from the Rosslare Harbour Heritage Centre, which can be found on Facebook. Cost €30. We hear about the TikTok Sea Shanty phenomenon which is sweeping the world of social media and hear some of the most popular songs. And Denis McCarthy from Achill recounts some seafaring tales from the Island.

Seascapes pays tribute to the late Tim Severin, adventurer and author, who died recently. We hear extracts from an interview Tim did with RTE Radio, and from his friend in West Cork, Diarmuid O'Mahoney. Fishermen give their reaction to the recent Brexit deal on fisheries. & Andi Robertson has the latest news from the Vondee Globe.

Alex Thomson takes time out of his preparations to speak to Seascapes just before the start of the Vondee Globe

Lorna Siggins meets the Cuan Beo oyster regeneration project in Galway Bay

Waterford Harbour Master, Captain Darren Doyle, tells how a 4,000 Ton cargo ship was rescued from near disaster off Waterford.

Joanna McNicholas goes to Streedagh Beach in County Sligo to meet marine expert Auriel Robiinson and hear about the walks she leads, Seatrails

Eddie English of SailCork.com speaks about the online navigation courses he is offering this year