Marine Tourism

Plan your boating on the Foyle and Carlingford using this section. You will find up to date information on boating (powered and sail) - including berthing and access to water; water safety; pilotage; boat repair, sales and charter; and water safety. read more

The sea areas of Foyle and Carlingford offer a variety of shore type ? from classic Blue Flag beach to pebble shore, sea cliffs to rocky foreshore, sand dunes to salt marsh. read more

Important! Consult this section to obtain up to date information on tides in our waters. read more

In Ireland two bodies of water lie largely undiscovered by the cruising fraternity! They offer the visitor history and heritage, cultural experience, scenery to match anywhere, city walls, safe sailing waters, good cuisine, friendly pubs… and a smile! read more

Seafood festivals on the pier, music festivals, sailing regattas, kite buggy races, canoeing, angling competitions... ! read more

Chandlers, boat yards and general supplies! read more

Add to the experience by gaining a little knowledge of the history of Carlingford Lough and the Foyle! read more

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Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough are both Special Protection Areas (recognition as important habitats for birds) and Ramsar sites (important wetland habitats). read more

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