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Sea change - the rise of the BIM 50 footer

and its impact on coastal Ireland Sea change - the rise of the BIM 50 footer

The 1940s saw a low ebb in the fishing industry in Ireland, so the Irish Sea Fisheries Association and An Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) created initiatives to help benefit fishermen. In 1949 the BIM 50-footer was born. Sea Change is a heartfelt tribut...

€16.19

The Lifeboats of Wexford and Rosslare Harbour

The Lifeboats of Wexford and Rosslare Harbour

The Wexford & Rosslare Harbour lifeboat stations are amongst the most famous of any in the United Kingdom and Ireland. They currently operate the most modern lifeboat fleet, undertake many rescues each year and are the latest in a long line of res...

€17.99

The Ships of Rosslare Harbour

The Ships of Rosslare Harbour

Rosslare Harbour, Irelands gateway to Europe, is positioned on the very tip of the southeast coast of Ireland and offers the shortest sea route from Ireland to Wales and France. It is perhaps Irelands most important ferry port, with regular passag...

€17.99

Troubled Waters

Troubled Waters

Few, today, are aware of the untold horrors that have occurred along the Irish coastline, from Carlingford Lough to the Tuskar Rock. The first of its kind, the stories in this book are accompanied by photographs and images of the ships to help vis...

€15.29

Working the Irish Coast

The latest book from the maritime expert Working the Irish Coast

Fishing has always been as important part of Irish culture and identity. However, many claim that the Irish fishing industry has been in decline and that it did not see the recent prosperity enjoyed by other sectors. In Working the Irish Coast Mik...

€17.99