Seascapes

Marine Biologist Kevin Flannery of Dingle Seaworld, on the search for Fungie the Dolphin

Pamela Lee and Kat Hunt on their attempt to set records sailing around Ireland. TD Holly Cairns on the controversial decision to overturn a ban on large trawlers operating in inshore waters

93-year-old Jerry Creane is a life long veteran of the River Shannon & our inland waterways. He met Joanna McNicholas on his boat to speak about his adventures. Fisheries Ireland has announced two funding programmes for young & novice anglers to get involved in the sport. IFI's Education and Outreach officer, Lorraine O'Donnell explains how to apply on the IFI website, www.fisheriesireland.ie. And our regular contributor Hugh Oram tells the story of Dublin Butt Bridge, one of the biggest bridges crossing the River Liffey.

Fishermen are protesting at a new penalty points system which has just been introduced for trawlers found in breach of regulations. The Irish South & West Fish producers Organisation is launching a constitutional case against the new system, the ISWFPO Chief Executive, Patrick Murphy speaks about their objections to how the system will work. In 1962 an explosion on board the Irish Naval ship, the LE Cliona, nearly caused a disaster. It caused a large fire in the boiler room while the ship was on a live fire exercise, with many guests on board. The bravery of a number of crewmen averted disaster. One of them, Bill Mynes, who later received a commendation for his bravery, tells the story of that day.

Author Grace Tierney speaks about her new book, Words the Sea Gave Us, a dictionary of nautical terms in everyday use & their origins. Also, Irish solo sailor Tom Dolan, is lying in 5th position in the Solitaire du Figaro race in France, with just one leg to go.

This month is the 35 year anniversary since the wreck of the Titanic was discovered in the North Atlantic, director & playwright Dan Gorden who has written extensively about the Titanic speaks to Fergal. Plus Dublin angler Ray Bannerman talks about a case of animal cruelty he came upon while fishing.

This month is the 35 year anniversary since the wreck of the Titanic was discovered in the North Atlantic, director & playwright Dan Gorden who has written extensively about the Titanic speaks to Fergal. Plus Dublin angler Ray Bannerman talks about a case of animal cruelty he came upon while fishing.

Fergal takes to the Royal Canal to meet bargers & boaters & our regular contributor Hugh Oram has some of it's history.

Fergal takes to the Royal Canal to meet bargers & boaters & our regular contributor Hugh Oram has some of it's history.

One of the world's toughest sailing events starts on Sunday with two Irish competitors and we are on board a century-old wooden ship delivering cargo to our offshore islands.