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Andrew Doherty
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Exploring Irish maritime & fishery heritage with a focus on Waterford and the Three Sister Rivers.
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A dainty coaster named Fluvius Otter nips into Port of #Waterford this morning under a grey sky
December 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Decommissioning the Ardnacrusha dam would be a fitting way to mark its centenary of service, and open the next century of rewilding

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Proposal to wind-down power station near Limerick and place it on Unesco list
Ardnacrusha Power Station played vital role in bringing electricity to the State
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December 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Tonight’s sunset is a bit special. View from the garden
December 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Dunmore East for a lovely St Stephen's Day charity swim.
December 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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My last maritime research story of the year takes us back 200 years when forecasting and rescue services were for the future and seafarers were very much on their own
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A Dark Christmas: Waterford’s Hurricane of 1825 - Tides & Tales
A Dark Christmas, Waterford’s Hurricane of 1825 tells the story of a winter storm that wreaked havoc upon the sailing ships on the coast
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December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Nice #Waterford
December 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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A cold morning on the Waterford Estuary - the southerly wind would cut you in two
#Ireland
#EastCoastKin
#photography
#PhotographersofBluesky
#speirgormm
#sunrise
#landscape
A colour photo of a sunrise shot through the rigging of an old fishing boat
December 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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THE ECHO CORK today.. Ireland's only daily paper with a regular maritime column. MARITIME CORK.
December 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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All calm and peaceful in #Waterford harbour this Christmas morning seen from the Minaun, Faithlegg
December 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Not a prop, but the real deal, looking for his last evening meal here at #Cheekpoint #Waterford
Nothing says Christmas like a Robin
December 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Waterford at night #home #Christmas #Waterford
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
tidesntales.bsky.social
Happy Winter Solstice from the meeting of the Three Sister rivers at Cheekpoint folks. No sun to see alas but its the shortest day, longest night, the turning of the year looking forward to the new one ahead 😀
December 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Now available in Powers Cheekpoint Stores, the 2026 tide tables, an essential piece of kit for any walkers, swimmers, boaters or just the ever curious and well informed :) all proceeds to Waterford City River Rescue CRBI also available in Byrnes of Ballyhack i believe
December 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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The 1172 Hook Head #Lighthouse in County #Wexford, #Ireland, one of the world’s oldest operating lighthouses, will host its annual New Year's Day Arrow Ceremony, beginning at 1pm on January 1. The ceremony dates back to 1687.
Unique New Year's Event at Hook Lighthouse: The Arrow Ceremony
This New Year’s Day, Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford, the world’s oldest intact operating lighthouse, will host a special event to revive a
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December 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
tidesntales.bsky.social
A welcome site of clear sky and sunshine here this morning after a rather miserable week of weather 😀 Cheekpoint #Waterford
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Sunset on the Waterford estuary at Cheekpoint. Not a sign of @tidesntales.bsky.social
#10minutesfromhome
#unfiltered #mothernature
#photography
#speirgorm
Pink and magenta coluring the sky which is reflected in the full tide. Fishing boats tied up at the harbour are in the foreground and middle ground with the chimneys of the power station sitting in the background
December 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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I've an article in this edition on millstone quarries of #Waterford Harbour. Never even knew milling was such an international thing
December 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Wooden and stone #fishweir/traps have been identified in the archaeological record of #Ireland from as early as the #Mesolithic. Ireland's wet climate and relatively benign archaeological conditions have been favourable for the preservation of organic material such as wood. 1/6 #coastalhistory
Object No. 1 Mesolithic fish trap, c.5000BC National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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A few brave souls ventured onto the beach to pick up litter on this wild and wet day 🍃🌧️ We were also delighted to present the staff at Molly's with the café's shortlist plaque for the 2025 Ocean Hero Community Award 👏👏👏
December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Fair dues Eoghan and SEOT what irritates me just ad much is that the Edwardian engineering masterpiece of the Barrow Railway viaduct rusts into the river
December 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Example of a Bamboo fish trap, Lombok, Indonesia. Traditional fish trap or "bubu," made from woven bamboo, comes in various forms. Baited with fermented shrimp paste (terasi), fish guts, rotten food. Traps are designed with non-return valves (funnels) to catch fish, shrimp, crabs.
December 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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SOUTH EAST ON TRACK CALLS ON GOVERNMENT NOT TO FORGET SOUTH-WEXFORD-WATERFORD RAIL LINE

We condemn the apparent gov. decision to cancel the Wexford-Waterford rail line reopening & are calling for prioritisation of sustainable transport in our region to address congestion & improve housing options.
South East on Track were dismayed to read reports about the apparent cancellation of the re-opening of the Wexford-Waterford line, as previously set out in the All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review (AISRR), in 2024. This line is in good condition for re-opening and would not only connect Wexford and Waterford but also the entire south eastern region of Ireland. Works on the line would be partially paid for by insurers, taking away cost from the tax payer, owing to a ship strike on the Barrow Bridge in the recent past. As recently as this week, Engineers Ireland called on the government to re-prioritise spending on public transport over new motorways in order to give people the choice to take the environmentally friendly option when it comes to transport and commuting. TDs in the previous government fought hard to get the Wexford-Waterford line included in the AISRR whereas this progress seems to have been erased overnight by the government of the day. At a time where commuters are struggling with an over-capacity rail network, the advancement of additional lines and services has to be a priority. This will not only offer commuters more sustainable choices when it comes to transport, but also help to address the crisis in housing by offering more options along newly re-established transport routes. Spokesperson Ciara Murphy says: “South East on Track is calling on the government to prioritise the re-opening of the Wexford-Waterford line and to opposition TDs in the region to seek clarity and transparency regarding this knee-jerk decision to halt regional development and progress in the south east”.
December 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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My wife and her crochet pals yarn bombed the local school this morning to surprise the children and parents at Faithlegg NS #Waterford
December 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Irish Times reporting 14 #fishermen rescued by Coast Guard helicopter from #Spanish-owned French-registered fishing boat on rocks at Dingle Co.Kerry. Apparently had landed catch and was heading back to sea when lost power and was driven onto rocks in storm conditions.
December 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Tough morning for Ferry work in Cork Harbour
December 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM