News Archive 2016

Straitéis Taighde & Nuálaíochta Muirí. Copyright Tom Szumski

Nuacht :

December 12, 2016

Straitéis Taighde & Nuálaíochta Muirí - Síneadh leis an spriocdháta le haghaidh aighneachtaí

I dTreo Straitéis Taighde agus Nuálaíochta Muirí 2021

Marine Research & Innovation Strategy. Copyright Tom Szumski

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December 9, 2016

Marine Research & Innovation Strategy - Deadline for submissions extended

Seeking your views on a new Strategy 2016 - 2021

Marine Institute Singers Present Concert of Christmas Carols and Seasonal Songs, Augustinian Church 8pm Sunday 18th December

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December 6, 2016

Gaudete! (Rejoice!)

Marine Institute Singers Present Concert of Christmas Carols and Seasonal Songs, Augustinian Church 8pm Sunday 18th…

At the event were Vanessa Dinan, Aileen Molloy, Alembh Heffernan and Aileen Fox Colaiste Baile Chlair . Photo:Andrew Downes, XPOSUREAt the event were Vanessa Dinan, Aileen Molloy, Alembh Heffernan and Aileen Fox Colaiste Baile Chlair . Photo:Andrew Downes, XPOSURE

Nuacht :

November 29, 2016

Lá Oscailte Fhoras na Mara

Ollmhéid deiseanna agus léargas ar fáil ag Lá Oscailte Fhoras na Mara in Órán Mór

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November 24, 2016

Marine Institute hosts Open Day for all

Oceans of opportunities and insights on offer at the Marine Institute Open Day in Oranmore

Award winning photographer Doug Allan speaks about his film adventures from the Artic to the Antartica at the Marine Institute. LtoR Dr Peter Heffernan CEO, Doug Allan and Marine Institute Chairman Dr John Killeen. Photographer Cushla Dromgool-Regan

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November 17, 2016

The Marine Institute hosts Doug Allan, the man behind the lens of Blue Planet

Award-winning wildlife cameraman and photographer

Irish Shipping volumes up 2% during Q3 2016

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November 17, 2016

Irish Shipping volumes up 2% during Q3 2016

when compared to the same period in 2015

Ireland’s marine innovators win EU H2020 funding. Photo Credit Tom Szumski

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November 16, 2016

Ireland’s marine innovators win EU H2020 funding

For innovative marine projects, driven through Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth

Ireland recognised as International Leader in Marine Technology by The Maritime Alliance

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November 14, 2016

Ireland recognised as International Leader in Marine Technology by The Maritime Alliance

International award for Ireland’s BlueTech cluster

All aboard! Marine Institute CEO Peter Heffernan joins Irish Skipper Enda O’Coineen, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr and some local primary school pupils on board the Kilcullen. Photo Credit: Leon Farrell, Photocall Ireland

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October 25, 2016

Marine Institute backs Team Ireland’s Enda O'Coineen as he sets sail on world’s toughest yacht race

This year will see the first Irish team and skipper compete...

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October 20, 2016

SeaFest set to return to Galway

Seafest 2017 confirmed for Galway 30th June – 02nd July 2017

Jeanne Flynn, Aoife Muldoon Emily Egan and Gearoid Tracy Loughrea students (Youth Work Ireland Galway) with Vera Quinlan, INFOMAR team, Marine Institute and Letizia Gorini, Youth Work Ireland Galway (centre) have been shortlisted as one of three projects in Europe for the Mario Ruivo Prize. They visited the Marine Institute for advice on sustainable species ahead of their seafood cookery demonstration in Loughrea Hotel and Spa Thursday 27th October. Photographer: Andrew Downes, XPOSURE

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October 19, 2016

Irish youth projects shortlisted for Mario Ruivo Prize

"Your Ocean, Your Future"

The Marine Biotechnology Strategic Research and Innovation Roadmap

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October 14, 2016

New Roadmap for Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation in Europe

Part of international expert group

The first Assembly of Members meeting of the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water-column Observatory (EMSO)

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October 4, 2016

Europe collaborates to coordinate Open Ocean Observatories

Marine Institute joins flagship European ocean observing infrastructure partnership

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September 8, 2016

Fulbright-Marine Institute Award to conduct Research in the USA: Apply Now!

A unique opportunity in marine studies...

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July 26, 2016

Poster Presentations highlight student work placements at the Marine Institute

Well done to all the 2016 bursars...

Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance July 2016 Expedition Team

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July 22, 2016

5th Trans-Atlantic Seabed Mapping Survey

Galway Statement and Our Shared Atlantic Resource...

SeaFest 2016, Galway. Photo Credit Andrew Downes

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July 4, 2016

SeaFest Nets 60,000 Visitors

What a great weekend in Galway...

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July 1, 2016

Marine Industry Awards 2016 recognising Excellence

Leading marine industry professionals are recognised...

Chefs Michael O’Meara from Oscar’s Bistro in Galway, Martin Shanahan from Fishy Fishy Café, Kinsale, and Rory O’Connell from Ballymaloe Cookery School will each host demos at the BIM/Bord Bia Seafood Extravaganza at SeaFest, which takes place in Galway Harbour this weekend (2 & 3 July).

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June 30, 2016

See Food at SeaFest

Galway is the place to be this weekend... Seafood Extravaganza

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June 29, 2016

Invitation for Expression of Interest in Acquiring the Marshmeadows Terminal in the Port of New Ross, County Wexford

comprising of a jetty and adjoining lands...

Pictured on-board the Optimist are Finn and Lilian Furey from Oranmore, who are particularly looking forward to SeaFest’s ‘On the Water’ activities. SeaFest will take place at Galway Harbour on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July. Photo Cr Andrew Downes

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June 23, 2016

Water Way To Go!

SeaFest Sails into Galway

Irish Shipping Volumes up 2% during Q1 2016

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May 26, 2016

Irish Shipping Volumes up 2% during Q1 2016

Shipping and port activity increase when compared to the corresponding period of 2015

Public Consultation on Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site Lease application

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May 20, 2016

Public Consultation on Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site Lease application

A public consultation is underway on the Marine Institute’s application for a foreshore lease to upgrade the Galway…

Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Conference 2016

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May 17, 2016

REGISTRATION FOR THIRD ANNUAL OUR OCEAN WEALTH CONFERENCE NOW OPEN

1st July in Galway...

Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin Vickers, Peter Heffernan and students from Calasanctius Secondary school in Oranmore.

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May 17, 2016

Canadian Ambassador visits Marine Institute and meets local students

Link between Ireland and Canada increase's...

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May 13, 2016

Apply now to join North South Atlantic Training Transect (NoSoAT 2016)

Call for applications closing 23rd May 2016

Marlin Spikin' Miller sets sail once more. Photograph by Niall Keogh

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March 24, 2016

Marlin Spikin’ Miller sets sail once more!

The miniature sailboat has set sail once again. Who knows where she'll go next...

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March 15, 2016

Showcasing Irish Marine Innovation at Oceanology International

We’re at Oceanology International with some of Ireland’s most innovative marine technology companies...

Marine Institute Head Office, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway.

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March 8, 2016

Vacancy for Director at Marine Institute

Closing date for Director of Marine Environment and Food Safety Services applications is 12pm, Friday - 18th March…

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January 26, 2016

Student Bursars Wanted for Work Experience Programme

Exciting student opportunities for summer 2016...

Mr Gerry Finn, Director, Northern & Western Regional Assembly and NCP Ireland for Interreg Atlantic Area; Dr Fiona Grant, International Programmes, Marine Institute; Mr John Evans, Director, Policy Innovation & Research Services, Marine Institute; Dr Séan McCarthy, Hyperion Ltd and Mr Michael O' Brien, Programme Liaison Officer, Northern & Western Regional Assembly and NCP Ireland for Interreg Atlantic Area

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January 8, 2016

Marine Opportunities in EU funding

Marine researchers attend workshop titled 'Cross Cutting Marine Opportunities in EU Funding'

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