Have you signed up yet?!?
The Southeast Dive Rally hosted by @hook.sub.aqua.club takes place this weekend.
Whether you’re a scuba diver, snorkller or freediver this is an event not to be missed.
This event is open to all Diving Ireland members and registration is open now via Just Go. The link to the event is in our bio.
Some key details;
All attendees must book and register for the event on the Diving Ireland JustGo platform. The price for the event is €30, payable at the check-in desk.
All attendees must check in at the registration desk upon arrival
Air Fills are available on site for the whole weekend
Camping (bring your own tent), showers, toilets and food will be on site
On the Saturday night there will be music by Kiss My Grass
The countdown is on!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jul 16
What makes Diving Ireland so special?
It’s our amazing community of members. All Diving Ireland clubs are nonprofit organisations that scuba dive, snorkel, free dive and play underwater hockey for the love of the activity / sport.
Pay your membership to the club and your insurance to Diving Ireland and then you become a member of this special community.
It’s great to see our members out and about. Promoting Diving Ireland, gaining new grades or just simply exploring a new part of our underwater world.
If you ever want to join and try something new just drop us a message! With over 62 clubs around Ireland there is definitely a club for you!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jul 13
The Watersports Inclusion Games took place last weekend weekend (5th-6th July) at the Malahide Yacht Club.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who supported leading an interactive snorkel activity for the participants. Diving Ireland instructors and shore-based volunteers introduced participants to the intriguing underwater life around the popular north-Dublin peninsula.
The event is a brilliant initiative led by @irishsailing that Diving Ireland are delighted to be partnering on. The event offers minority groups and communities who may struggle to engage with mainstream sports a chance to engage with snorkelling, sailing, kayaking and more!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jul 11
At the end of June, the final segment of the Diving Ireland leadership pilot programme (Moniteur***) was held in Knightstown in Co. Kerry over 5 days. Four candidates took part in the programme over the past year and were successful in achieving their Moniteur*** certificate at the end of the event. The candidates were:
Liam Strachan – Galway University SAC, West Region
Maja Stankovski – Dalkey SAC, Dublin South Region
Niall Keating – Kilkee SAC & University of Limerick SAC, South West Region
Richard O‘Donnell – Inbher Sceine SAC & University of Limerick SAC, South West Region
This segment was focused on the role of the Moniteur***, which as part of the pilot, pivoted the focus of the programmes from diving skills and dive organisational skills, more towards instruction and assessment skills. The change in focus aligns the programme to the CMAS standard and utilises the skillset from the Sport Ireland adventure sports coaching and instruction framework.
During the event, candidates took on roles as Course Director, Jury President, Leading Instructor and Juror which meant that candidates and jurors had to switch hats regularly as they worked through the various mock exercises.
Sport Ireland provided sponsorship for the event and during the programme and Shane Califf, the Director of Organisational Development and Change delivered a half-day workshop on how Sport Ireland and NGBs interact which all members in attendance thoroughly enjoyed and engaged in.
It is a testament to Diving Ireland’s training and standards to have the programme sponsored by Sport Ireland in this way and we are very grateful to Sport Ireland for their support.
The Montieur*** grade is Diving Ireland’s leading instructor grade. Those holding the grade can take up roles such as Jury President on assessments, Course Director on instructor training programmes and National Diving Officer.
Congratulations again to all the new Leading Instructors. Diving Ireland are very lucky to have you!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jul 4
Drum roll please!
The much loved Southeast Dive Rally hosted by Hook Sub Aqua Club will be taking place in Slade Co.Wexford (Eircode Y34 T684) from the 18th to the 20th of July.
Whether you’re a scuba diver, snorkeller or freediver. This event is a must for any water lover! The south east dive rally offers some of Ireland’s best coastline to explore. From shipwrecks, to reefs and the most amazing marine life in between.
This event is open to all Diving Ireland members and registration is open now via Just Go. The link to the event is in our bio.
Not a Diving Ireland member? Don’t worry you can register as a Diving Ireland member and then purchase short term membership. Please also contact Hook Sub Aqua Club directly who can help you with the final steps. More information in our bio.
Some key details;
All attendees must book and register for the event on the Diving Ireland JustGo platform. The price for the event is €30, payable at the check-in desk. All attendees must check in at the registration desk upon arrival
Air Fills are available on site for the whole weekend
Camping (bring your own tent), showers, toilets and food will be on site
On the Saturday night there will be music by Kiss My Grass
The countdown is on!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jul 2
Members of the executive and snorkelling commission were with Ministers Padraig O’Donovan & Charlie McConologue today at the announcement of the Women in Sport Funding programme of €4,000,000.
Diving Ireland are proud of the work our members have done with the women in sport program. The funding provided by @sportireland has allowed our current female and new female members to learn / expand their underwater skills in the world of scuba diving, snorkelling, freediving and underwater hockey.
We very much look forward to the recent announcement of the new funding and what it will bring for our future and current female members.
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jun 11
Happy World Ocean Day!
We are very lucky that Ireland has some of the best waters in the world for scuba diving, snorkelling and freediving.
📸 @hcidiver
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jun 8
The results of the 2025 “Love your Coast” Photo Competition have been announced and we are glad to report that six members of Diving Ireland took part in the Underwater competition;
Mark O’Leary
Stephen Frawley
Derek Bolton
Éabha Hughes
Ivan Donoghue
John Bennett
A massive congratulations to @_mark_oleary_ who finished 1st with his basking sharks photo
Congratulations also to Stephen, Derek, Eabha, Ivan and John who finished 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th place respectively!
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Diving Ireland are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Flossie and The Beach Cleaners - a leading environmental protection charity, to host a two-day nationwide underwater cleanup on 20th and 21st of September.
This is an event exclusive for Diving Ireland member clubs and is in support of the UN World Clean-up project.
Who is it for?
All Diving Ireland members can take part in the underwater clean-up event including social members, scuba divers, snorkelers, freedivers and underwater hockey players.
Where is it happening?
At chosen dive sites nationally including loughs, rivers and the sea. Clubs to select where they’d like to host their local clean-up for members
Why take part?
Be a global pioneer - First of its kind event internationally to gather underwater explorers together for a national clean-up. Help lead the effort in protecting underwater life
Opportunity for all members to take part in - bring your club together! Receive an Event Pack for your club that includes:
Reusable marine litter pick-up bags
Litter weighing scales
Digital welcome pack
Customisable media assets
This form will close 17th August 2025.
Please try to submit a response prior to this date to ensure enough litter bags are available for your members for the clean-up.
All registered clubs will be forwarded the event pack with more information including Green Fins litter pick-up guidelines, safety recommendations and clean-up gear in collaboration with Flossie and The Beach Cleaners.
Sounds great! How can we join?
Talk to your club committee to sign up.
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Have you signed up yet?!?
The South East Dive Rally hosted by Hook Sub Aqua Club takes place this weekend.
Whether you’re a scuba diver, snorkller or freediver this is an event not to be missed.
This event is open to all Diving Ireland members and registration is open now via Just Go. The link to the event is in our bio.
Some key details;
All attendees must book and register for the event on the Diving Ireland JustGo platform. The price for the event is €30, payable at the check-in desk.
All attendees must check in at the registration desk upon arrival
Air Fills are available on site for the whole weekend
Camping (bring your own tent), showers, toilets and food will be on site
On the Saturday night there will be music by Kiss My Grass
The countdown is on!
#WeAreDivingIreland ... See MoreSee Less
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What makes Diving Ireland so special?
It’s our amazing community of members. All Diving Ireland clubs are nonprofit organisations that scuba dive, snorkel, free dive and play underwater hockey for the love of the activity / sport.
Pay your membership to the club and your insurance to Diving Ireland and then you become a member of this special community.
It’s great to see our members out and about. Promoting Diving Ireland, gaining new grades or just simply exploring a new part of our underwater world.
If you ever want to join and try something new just drop us a message! With over 62 clubs around Ireland there is definitely a club for you!
#WeAreDivingIreland ... See MoreSee Less
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The Watersports Inclusion Games took place last weekend weekend (5th-6th July) at the Malahide Yacht Club.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who supported leading an interactive snorkel activity for the participants. Diving Ireland instructors and shore-based volunteers introduced participants to the intriguing underwater life around the popular north-Dublin peninsula.
The event is a brilliant initiative led by Irish Sailing that Diving Ireland are delighted to be partnering on. The event offers minority groups and communities who may struggle to engage with mainstream sports a chance to engage with snorkelling, sailing, kayaking and more!
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At the end of June, the final segment of the Diving Ireland leadership pilot programme (Moniteur***) was held in Knightstown in Co. Kerry over 5 days. Four candidates took part in the programme over the past year and were successful in achieving their Moniteur*** certificate at the end of the event. The candidates were:
Liam Strachan – Galway University SAC, West Region
Maja Stankovski – Dalkey SAC, Dublin South Region
Niall Keating – Kilkee SAC & University of Limerick SAC, South West Region
Richard O‘Donnell – Inbher Sceine SAC & University of Limerick SAC, South West Region
This segment was focused on the role of the Moniteur***, which as part of the pilot, pivoted the focus of the programmes from diving skills and dive organisational skills, more towards instruction and assessment skills. The change in focus aligns the programme to the CMAS standard and utilises the skillset from the Sport Ireland adventure sports coaching and instruction framework.
During the event, candidates took on roles as Course Director, Jury President, Leading Instructor and Juror which meant that candidates and jurors had to switch hats regularly as they worked through the various mock exercises.
Sport Ireland provided sponsorship for the event and during the programme and Shane Califf, the Director of Organisational Development and Change delivered a half-day workshop on how Sport Ireland and NGBs interact which all members in attendance thoroughly enjoyed and engaged in.
It is a testament to Diving Ireland’s training and standards to have the programme sponsored by Sport Ireland in this way and we are very grateful to Sport Ireland for their support.
The Montieur*** grade is Diving Ireland’s leading instructor grade. Those holding the grade can take up roles such as Jury President on assessments, Course Director on instructor training programmes and National Diving Officer.
Congratulations again to all the new Leading Instructors. Diving Ireland are very lucky to have you!
#WeAreDivingIreland ... See MoreSee Less
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