NEWS FROM THE PORT

INTRODUCTION AND PANEL DISCUSSIONCONOR O'DOWD AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN T.D.EDDIE O'CONNOR AND PANEL DISCUSSION - THE VIEW FROM ABROAD

The Port of Galway is delighted to announce an in person conference entitled “The Renewable Energy Opportunity for the West of Ireland” Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. will give the keynote speech Thursday, 14th April 2022 in the G Hotel, Galway 11am – 3pm.Guest...

The final Galway Maritime King of the Bay event of 2021 takes place on Saturday 25th September 2021. The day kicks off at 3:30pm with the start of the King of the Bay event and will finish up at the Port Marina where Galway Bay Seafoods will be delivering oysters to...

Galway Bay Lambs Week Cruise Succeeds with Block Bookings. Read the full article here on AFLOAT:

Berthing and mooring arrangements for Lambs Week 2021.

5 stunning days of sailing around Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. 45 boats, 3 destinations, 4 competitive groupings, 1 king of the bay.

Harbour Master Captain Brian Sheridan spoke with Lorna Siggins about the challenges of COVID-19, Galway’s position as a hub for renewable ocean energy and its plans for expansion on the podcast Wavelengths.

Galway Bay Sailing Club presents the 2021 King of the Bay Series. Each event consists of the competitive event for the King of the Bay trophy as well as open support events for other boats who are keen to join in the fun.[pdf-embedder...

The ocean gives us food, it gives us 50% of the air we breath, it provides us with energy in the form of wave and tidal, it dictates our weather, it gives us enjoyment in the many forms of watersports, it keeps us ice free with it’s warm currents from the Gulf Stream,...

On this day… A decade on from the arrival of the Volvo Ocean Race into Galway harbour, we can look back with inflated chests as Galwegians came out in their thousands to welcome the 7 Volvo formula 1 racing yachts into our historic harbour. The nation was on the flat...

Dock No. 1 cordially invites you to our ANNUAL SANTA FAMILY FUN DAY December 15th 11am ’till 2pm[dsm_icon_list icon_color="#139F59" icon_font_size="17px" list_space_between="20px" text_indent="15px" _builder_version="4.19.4" _module_preset="default"...

Photos: James CorballisValerie HarperAs Valerie Harper said, “we’re all terminal, none of us are getting out of this alive” and so it is fitting that we think of the Oil storage Terminal at the Port estate which is no longer. The terminal originally constructed in...

Photo: James CorballisToday, the Port was witness to one of the most ferocious storms to hit the city’s quays in recent times. Hurricane Ophelia had made it here the long way around. Having started its life in the warm waters off West Africa and ambling her way across...

Photo: Tom TahenyOn Saturday, we saw the last cruise ship of the season at anchor in Galway Bay. The ship SILVER MUSE dropped the "hook" at 08:30hrs south of  Mutton Island and commenced tendering operations shortly afterwards. The SILVER MUSE is the largest ship...

The Yacht “Roamer” takes centre stage in this most wonderful video of sailing on Galway Bay. Roamer, a regular resident in the marina in Galway is seen slipping her mooring in the early hours to the rustic reflections of the Dockgate Offices and sailing in very lights...

P&O Cruises arrived in Galway yesterday with one of their most popular cruise ships, the Oriana.  This cruise ship is the largest cruise ship to have called at the Port of Galway and is the result of three years of preparations. At a length of 260 metres and a...

All aboard for the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association (WIORA) event in Kilronan. Who could have thought that the WIORA would be pulled together against all the odds to bring such a prestigious event to the Aran Islands? But it happened. With tremendous...

It can be a tightrope at times. Operating a commercial Port in the City Centre, looking after the needs of ships and all that it brings and on the flip side, opening the city quays to the public to enjoy what is  truly a wonderful harbour. The addition of the marina...

It was with the sad passing of the Hollywood A-lister Roger Moore that has remembered the connection with Sir Roger and the Port of Galway. Of course, his role as 007 is what we remember most but he was here, stayed at the Great Southern and ate a lot of the time...

This month the Port opens its doors to our French friends, when two training naval vessels called to Galway. The French navy are no strangers here and it is always with enthusiasm that we welcome the ships here. French Consulate Catherine Gagneux said “It’s wonderful...

Port of Galway is at the forefront of renewable energy with the arrival of the latest “piece of kit” which is to be deployed in the ¼ scale wave test energy site in Galway Bay. The Wave Energy Converter (WEC) is the culmination of years of study, planning design,...

March saw more of the largest wind turbine project enter the Port of Galway. In total, 58 wind turbines and ancillary components for the project will be handled at the cities quays. This is welcome project cargo and highlights the important role that Ports play in the...

GMIT students paid a visit to the Port to make a short film of “what goes on at the docks” this week. After some necessary formalities in Health & Safety, the team of students set to work in taking images and movie of what went on in their eyes. The results you...

Not all days are like this for seafarers, but they are today! The port has two matching hulls in port to blend in with that gorgeous blue sky. One ship discharging Wind Turbine components from Denmark and the other vessel loading Limestone for Clydebank, Scotland. As...