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
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."
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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.
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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.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Customs combating drug smugglers. Newest vessel commissioned in Kinsale.
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MARINE TIMES NEWS October 14
Ireland Seen As a ‘Soft Touch’ by the EU and European Fishing Nations
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Ireland Seen As a ‘Soft Touch’ by the EU and European Fishing Nations
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Marine Times Newspaper
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October 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
MARINE TIMES NEWS October 14
Ireland Seen As a ‘Soft Touch’ by the EU and European Fishing Nations
Read more on marinetimes.ie
Ireland Seen As a ‘Soft Touch’ by the EU and European Fishing Nations
Read more on marinetimes.ie
New Reports on the SEASCAPES Blog website this evening:
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October 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
New Reports on the SEASCAPES Blog website this evening:
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The Association of Marine Pilots, representing pilots in Ireland's commercial ports have called for a government comprehensive review of how pilotage is managed and organised in every Irish port
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October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Association of Marine Pilots, representing pilots in Ireland's commercial ports have called for a government comprehensive review of how pilotage is managed and organised in every Irish port
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Donegal-based #seafood processor Atlanfish has been awarded the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) sponsored Seafood Exporter of the Year at the 2025 Export Industry Awards
October 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Donegal-based #seafood processor Atlanfish has been awarded the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) sponsored Seafood Exporter of the Year at the 2025 Export Industry Awards
The #Mackerel Crisis for the Irish fishing fleet. Rogue fishing' by Norway, Faroes, Iceland, Russia, must be stopped by EU. Marine Times October edition has 2-page special in the October edition in print and on digital.
October 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The #Mackerel Crisis for the Irish fishing fleet. Rogue fishing' by Norway, Faroes, Iceland, Russia, must be stopped by EU. Marine Times October edition has 2-page special in the October edition in print and on digital.
#Panama Canal, critical for global #maritime trade, may be at risk from reduced rainfall and increased evaporation due to climate change if greenhouse gas emissions aren't reduced, according to a new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. More details on LiveScience website
October 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM