Reminder: Registrations for the Women in Sport 2025 programme close on 31st August – don’t miss out!
So far, 18 clubs have signed up, building on last year’s success when 12 clubs and nearly 120 women got involved. This year, our goal is to support over 150 women across snorkelling, underwater hockey, and freediving through this fantastic initiative.
Last month, we ran a webinar for Club Officers where we shared key details. Thanks to @sportireland funding, Diving Ireland will cover 2025 membership fees for new female members, and for returning members who haven’t held membership since before 2024.
The grant also covers relevant course fees and provides additional financial support to clubs for each new qualifying member.
If you’re interested in taking part or want your club to benefit from this programme, please contact us, or speak directly with your club officers before the 31st August registration deadline.
#WeAreDivingIreland
Aug 12
***West Dive Rally Update***
With less then a week to go until the West Dive Rally hosted by @grainneuailesubaqua all members are reminded to sign up to the event via Just Go!
Clubs are also reminded that @grainneuailesubaqua will have a small amount of boats available for diving,snorkelling and freediving however bring your own boat is very much encouraged.
If you are brining your own boat please contact Yvonne Jackson on 0872031089 before the event.
Not a Diving Ireland member? Don’t worry you can register as a Diving Ireland member and then purchase short term membership. Please contact Gráinne Úaile Sub Aqua Club directly who can help you with all the required steps.
Some key details;
All divers must register online via Just Go and pay the registration fee.
Registration will cost €35 per diver.
Please ensure you have an active diver cert and insurance Provide diver grades, so we have correct buddy pairs and depth ability when signing up for boat dives
Registration fee includes lunch provided by the award winning Claires Kitchen
Additionally, you will also be able to: Pay for bottle refills - €5 per fill
Book boats spaces - €15 per boat All Divers are required to wear lifejackets.
Dive Rally T-Shirts and hats available in variety of sizes Tickets for raffle with wide selection of prizes.
It’s promised to be a great weekend of exploring some of Ireland’s stunning coastline and the only place to be is the West Dive Rally. See you there!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Aug 11
The Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club once again are hosting the Western Dive Rally and welcomes visiting divers, snorkelers and freedivers from across the country to Kilcummin, North Mayo.
The rally aims to showcase the region’s incredible coastline, truly some of the best scuba diving, snorkelling and freediving in Ireland. Come along and enjoy a weekend with a bit of everything!
If you have been to a rally before then you know it’s a must for any water lover. If you have never been before, then what are you waiting for? The rallies are a great opportunity to meet other Diving Ireland members from around the country and explore a new part of the Irish coastline that you have never seen before.
The West Dive Rally hosted by Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club will be taking place in Kilcummin Pier, North Mayo (Eircode F26 C7D2) from the 15th to the 17th of August.
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 with the below button and then purchase short term membership. Please also contact Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club directly who can help you with the final steps.
Some key details;
All divers must register online via Just Go and pay the registration fee
Registration will cost €35 per diver
Please ensure you have an active diver cert and insurance Provide diver grades, so we have correct buddy pairs and depth ability when signing up for boat dives
Registration fee includes lunch provided by the award winning Claires Kitchen
Additionally, you will also be able to: Pay for bottle refills - €5 per fill
Book boats spaces - €15 per boat All Divers are required to wear lifejackets
Dive Rally T-Shirts and hats available in variety of sizes Tickets for raffle with wide selection of prizes
The countdown is on!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Aug 3
Last weekend there was a national underwater hockey camp held in @active_ennis and @ul_sport swimming pools.
Teams from @shannonsharksuwh, @dcu_uwh, @ucd.uwh, Cork UWH and Dublin UWH clubs gather to practice skills, drills and fitness with dry land sessions also to discuss tactics.
The goal of this camp was to prepare our Irish National team who are preparing to head to Dordrecht in the Netherlands to take part in the @cmasorg Underwater Hockey Euros Championship in August. This tournament is a qualification for the World Championships in 2027!
The national team were present with their “caps” by team captain Ciaran McMullen.
We wish our fellow Diving Ireland members the best of luck in their up coming tournament and hope to see some silverware!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jul 30
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!
#WeAreDivingIreland
Jul 22
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
Reminder: Registrations for the Women in Sport 2025 programme close on 31st August – don’t miss out!
So far, 18 clubs have signed up, building on last year’s success when 12 clubs and nearly 120 women got involved. This year, our goal is to support over 150 women across snorkelling, underwater hockey, and freediving through this fantastic initiative.
Last month, we ran a webinar for Club Officers where we shared key details. Thanks to @sportireland funding, Diving Ireland will cover 2025 membership fees for new female members, and for returning members who haven’t held membership since before 2024.
The grant also covers relevant course fees and provides additional financial support to clubs for each new qualifying member.
If you’re interested in taking part or want your club to benefit from this programme, please contact us, or speak directly with your club officers before the 31st August registration deadline.
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***West Dive Rally Update***
With less then a week to go until the West Dive Rally hosted by @grainneuailesubaqua all members are reminded to sign up to the event via Just Go!
Clubs are also reminded that @grainneuailesubaqua will have a small amount of boats available for diving,snorkelling and freediving however bring your own boat is very much encouraged.
If you are brining your own boat please contact Yvonne Jackson on 0872031089 before the event.
Not a Diving Ireland member? Don’t worry you can register as a Diving Ireland member and then purchase short term membership. Please contact Gráinne Úaile Sub Aqua Club directly who can help you with all the required steps.
Some key details;
All divers must register online via Just Go and pay the registration fee.
Registration will cost €35 per diver.
Please ensure you have an active diver cert and insurance Provide diver grades, so we have correct buddy pairs and depth ability when signing up for boat dives
Registration fee includes lunch provided by the award winning Claires Kitchen
Additionally, you will also be able to: Pay for bottle refills - €5 per fill
Book boats spaces - €15 per boat All Divers are required to wear lifejackets.
Dive Rally T-Shirts and hats available in variety of sizes Tickets for raffle with wide selection of prizes.
It’s promised to be a great weekend of exploring some of Ireland’s stunning coastline and the only place to be is the West Dive Rally. See you there!
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The Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club and Search & Recovery Unit once again are hosting the Western Dive Rally and welcomes visiting divers, snorkelers and freedivers from across the country to Kilcummin, North Mayo.
The rally aims to showcase the region’s incredible coastline, truly some of the best scuba diving, snorkelling and freediving in Ireland. Come along and enjoy a weekend with a bit of everything!
If you have been to a rally before then you know it’s a must for any water lover. If you have never been before, then what are you waiting for? The rallies are a great opportunity to meet other Diving Ireland members from around the country and explore a new part of the Irish coastline that you have never seen before.
The West Dive Rally hosted by Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club will be taking place in Kilcummin Pier, North Mayo (Eircode F26 C7D2) from the 15th to the 17th of August.
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 with the below button and then purchase short term membership. Please also contact Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club directly who can help you with the final steps.
Some key details;
All divers must register online via Just Go and pay the registration fee
Registration will cost €35 per diver
Please ensure you have an active diver cert and insurance Provide diver grades, so we have correct buddy pairs and depth ability when signing up for boat dives
Registration fee includes lunch provided by the award winning Claires Kitchen
Additionally, you will also be able to: Pay for bottle refills - €5 per fill
Book boats spaces - €15 per boat All Divers are required to wear lifejackets
Dive Rally T-Shirts and hats available in variety of sizes Tickets for raffle with wide selection of prizes
The countdown is on!
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Last weekend there was a national underwater hockey camp held in Active Ennis and UL Sport Arena swimming pools.
Teams from Shannon Sharks Underwater Hockey, DCU Underwater Hockey UCD Underwater Hockey, Underwaterhockey Cork and Dublin Underwater Hockey clubs gather to practice skills, drills and fitness with dry land sessions also to discuss tactics.
The goal of this camp was to prepare our Irish National team who are preparing to head to Dordrecht in the Netherlands to take part in the CMAS World Underwater Federation Underwater Hockey Euros Championship in August. This tournament is a qualification for the World Championships in 2027!
The national team were present with their “caps” by team captain Ciaran McMullen.
We wish our fellow Diving Ireland members the best of luck in their up coming tournament and hope to see some silverware!
#WeAreDivingIreland
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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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