Tom MacSweeney
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Tom MacSweeney's Seascapes Podcast/Blog is a broadcast voice for Ireland's marine sector. Tune in at: https://tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie
You can't walk too far in Cork without crossing a river. THE ECHO Cork's morning daily today. MARITIME CORK.
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
You can't walk too far in Cork without crossing a river. THE ECHO Cork's morning daily today. MARITIME CORK.
Listen to SEASCAPES Maritime Podcast - tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie for maritime news, comment, culture and history.
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Listen to SEASCAPES Maritime Podcast - tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie for maritime news, comment, culture and history.
Helvick Head Offshore Wind joint venture partnership between ESB and Denmark developer Ørsted has been awarded Government contract for Tonn Nua offshore wind development. ESB/Ørsted formed 50/50 partnership in June 2023 for offshore wind development on Irish coast.
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Helvick Head Offshore Wind joint venture partnership between ESB and Denmark developer Ørsted has been awarded Government contract for Tonn Nua offshore wind development. ESB/Ørsted formed 50/50 partnership in June 2023 for offshore wind development on Irish coast.
Keep abreast of what is happening in this island nation.
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Best way.. Seascapes Maritime Podcast: tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie
The connection between Ireland and the sea is as old as time itself for this island nation.
This month’s SEASCAPES Podcast highlights the work of marine pilots, who guide ships safely into and from our ports, carrying over 90 per cent of the...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Keep abreast of what is happening in this island nation.
Best way.. Seascapes Maritime Podcast: tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie
Best way.. Seascapes Maritime Podcast: tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie
SEASCAPES website latest blog... a new book and a great read.. tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
SEASCAPES website latest blog... a new book and a great read.. tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, says that over 16,800 people are employed in the Irish #seafood sector, both directly and downstream.
November 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, says that over 16,800 people are employed in the Irish #seafood sector, both directly and downstream.
Irish mussel fishermen are being driven to bankruptcy. The story in the MARINE TIMES November edition. Out now in print in the shops and online.
November 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Irish mussel fishermen are being driven to bankruptcy. The story in the MARINE TIMES November edition. Out now in print in the shops and online.
At a time of crisis for the fishing industry why did the Government do this? And why is the national media not asking the question? If it were any other industry would there not be an outcry? The MARINE TIMES November edition out now has the courage to challenge and ask the question.
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
At a time of crisis for the fishing industry why did the Government do this? And why is the national media not asking the question? If it were any other industry would there not be an outcry? The MARINE TIMES November edition out now has the courage to challenge and ask the question.
THE ECHO Cork's morning daily today. The Harbour community battle goes into another generation.
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
THE ECHO Cork's morning daily today. The Harbour community battle goes into another generation.
EirGrid, operator/developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, says it has completed first phase of marine and coastal surveys across South Coast as part of their Powering Up Offshore – South Coast project.
November 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
EirGrid, operator/developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, says it has completed first phase of marine and coastal surveys across South Coast as part of their Powering Up Offshore – South Coast project.
Our Maritime Heritage is essential to our nationhood. The MARINE TIMES includes a Heritage Page each month. In the November edition published now in print and online... how 300,000 people went to Canada
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Our Maritime Heritage is essential to our nationhood. The MARINE TIMES includes a Heritage Page each month. In the November edition published now in print and online... how 300,000 people went to Canada
Celebrating 1,111 years of Ireland's oldest Port- Waterford. afloat.ie/resources/ir...
Port of Waterford Releases Latest Podcast Episode on Sustainability
Discover the latest episode of Port of Waterford 1111, focusing on green initiatives and sustainability in maritime operations.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Celebrating 1,111 years of Ireland's oldest Port- Waterford. afloat.ie/resources/ir...
Marine Times newspaper November edition view (out now in print and online) of how the fishing industry is treated by Government.
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Marine Times newspaper November edition view (out now in print and online) of how the fishing industry is treated by Government.
Government should answer the question - Who decided to cut fisheries Budget for 2026 by nearly €20m. when the fishing industry is in crisis? Was it a political decision or recommended by Civil Service. MARINE TIMES November edition out now in print and online investigates.
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Government should answer the question - Who decided to cut fisheries Budget for 2026 by nearly €20m. when the fishing industry is in crisis? Was it a political decision or recommended by Civil Service. MARINE TIMES November edition out now in print and online investigates.
Tom MacSweeney SEASCAPES Blog new stories worth reading ---Who in Government or the Department of the Marine decided to cut the fisheries Budget for 2026 at a time of crisis in the fishing industry? Maritime heritage of Cork Harbour is under threat tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Tom MacSweeney SEASCAPES Blog new stories worth reading ---Who in Government or the Department of the Marine decided to cut the fisheries Budget for 2026 at a time of crisis in the fishing industry? Maritime heritage of Cork Harbour is under threat tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie
The maritime heritage of Cork Harbour is under threat.
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Cork Harbour Community Opposes Indaver Incinerator Plan
Residents unite against Indaver's incinerator, with Gertie O'Driscoll stating, “They will never be welcome."
afloat.ie
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The maritime heritage of Cork Harbour is under threat.
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Big turn-out by communities from all around Cork Harbour tonight at Ringaskiddy village for protest against #Indaver reactivation of #incinerator proposal. Exceptionally strong adverse community reaction. Indaver trying to force the incinerator into the area for 24 years. community wide protest.
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Big turn-out by communities from all around Cork Harbour tonight at Ringaskiddy village for protest against #Indaver reactivation of #incinerator proposal. Exceptionally strong adverse community reaction. Indaver trying to force the incinerator into the area for 24 years. community wide protest.
Why has the Government cutback Budget provision for the fishing industry when the industry is in extreme difficulty? On the November edition of the MARINE TIMES SEASCAPES PODCAST with Executive Editor Tom MacSweeney, industry leaders give their critical response.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Why has the Government cutback Budget provision for the fishing industry when the industry is in extreme difficulty? On the November edition of the MARINE TIMES SEASCAPES PODCAST with Executive Editor Tom MacSweeney, industry leaders give their critical response.
www.marinetimes.ie/podcasts/Sea...
www.marinetimes.ie/podcasts/Sea...
Where do you get the broadcast maritime coverage? On my SEASCAPES PODCAST. November edition now on Apple.. Acast.. Spotify..
November 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Where do you get the broadcast maritime coverage? On my SEASCAPES PODCAST. November edition now on Apple.. Acast.. Spotify..
Tomorrow Sat Nov 1... SEASCAPES November PODCAST.. The men who guide ships...the shortage of seafarers.. Govt has shortcut finance to fishing .. the lifeboat crew that wouldn't carry out a rescue... tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie and on Apple Acast Spotify and Community Radio Network.
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tomorrow Sat Nov 1... SEASCAPES November PODCAST.. The men who guide ships...the shortage of seafarers.. Govt has shortcut finance to fishing .. the lifeboat crew that wouldn't carry out a rescue... tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie and on Apple Acast Spotify and Community Radio Network.
THE ECHO Cork's morning daily today .. Maritime Cork column.
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
THE ECHO Cork's morning daily today .. Maritime Cork column.
The November edition of SEASCAPES Podcast will be issued this Saturday,November 1. Topics - why Irish pilots are requesting that Government give more attention to pilotage in our harbours; Interview with biggest Irish shipping company, Arklow, about shortage of seafarers; Revenue maritime task force
October 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The November edition of SEASCAPES Podcast will be issued this Saturday,November 1. Topics - why Irish pilots are requesting that Government give more attention to pilotage in our harbours; Interview with biggest Irish shipping company, Arklow, about shortage of seafarers; Revenue maritime task force
European #Fish Producers Association has strongly criticised #environmental organisations that have called for retailers to stop selling mackerel. They are attacking European fleet which has protected species rather than countries doing the damage - Norway, Faroes, Iceland, Russia, it says.
October 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
European #Fish Producers Association has strongly criticised #environmental organisations that have called for retailers to stop selling mackerel. They are attacking European fleet which has protected species rather than countries doing the damage - Norway, Faroes, Iceland, Russia, it says.
Customs combating drug smugglers. Newest vessel commissioned in Kinsale.
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New Cutter Joins Revenue Fleet as MV Mathew Costs €10.8M
Revenue's new cutter enhances operations while €10.8M spent on MV Mathew, seized with €157M cocaine; preferred bidder identified.
afloat.ie
October 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Customs combating drug smugglers. Newest vessel commissioned in Kinsale.
afloat.ie/marine-envir...
afloat.ie/marine-envir...