Diving Ireland

More diving grades achieved!

It’s great to see divers continuing to progress and achieve new grades right across the country!

A big congratulations to three new D2 divers from Cork Sub Aqua Club, along with an Advanced Nitrox qualification successfully completed.

There’s still plenty of time to work towards your next diving grade before the winter arrives. Have a chat with your Diving Officer and see what opportunities are available in your club or region.

A huge thank you to all of the instructors, examiners and volunteers across Diving Ireland who give their time and expertise to make these courses and qualifications possible.

Congratulations to everyone progressing through their diving journey, keep those new grades coming!

Us trying to hold onto the weekend before Monday comes around… 😂🤿

INVASIVE SPECIES TALK | THURSDAY 20 AUGUST

Join us for an engaging online talk with Tim Butter from the National Biodiversity Data Centre on the growing threat of invasive species to Ireland’s marine and freshwater environments.

🐚 Learn how invasive species spread
🌿 Discover the impact they can have on our aquatic ecosystems
🤿 Find out how divers can play an important role in monitoring, recording and helping to prevent their spread

📅 Thursday, 20 August
🕢 7:30pm

Link Below

A great opportunity to learn more about how we can all help protect Ireland’s underwater environment. 🇮🇪🌊

Join the Western Dive Rally & Diving Ireland as they team up with Clean Coasts and the Free LitterAT project in their efforts to tackle marine litter on 8th August.

Drop by the stand beside the registration desk to meet the team, learn about the impact of marine litter on our seas and coastlines, and discover how you can play your part in protecting Ireland’s marine environment. There may even be a few goodies for anyone inspired to take part in a litter clean-up!

Looking forward to a great weekend of Diving, Snorkelling and Freediving!

THIS WEEKEND – WESTERN DIVE RALLY 2026!

The wait is almost over! This Friday, divers from across Ireland will be making their way to Kilcummin Harbour, Co. Mayo for the Western Dive Rally 2026.

Whether you’re coming for the diving, the social atmosphere, or to catch up with friends old and new, it’s set to be a fantastic weekend on the Wild Atlantic Way.

📅 7–9 August 2026
📍 Kilcummin Harbour, North Mayo

🤿 Boat & shore dives
🎶 Live music & raffle on Saturday night
🍔 Lunch included on Saturday
⛺ Camping beside the pier
💙 Open to scuba divers, snorkellers and freedivers

There’s still time to secure your place!

👉 Register now:
https://divingireland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=FB481D854A2B0446CC9F0EA2813FBB578F9F5BC6

Pack your gear, travel safely, and we’ll see you in Kilcummin for a weekend of incredible diving, great company and plenty of craic! 🌊🇮🇪

WESTERN DIVE RALLY 2026 – ARE YOU READY?

Experience some of the best diving Ireland has to offer at the Western Dive Rally 2026, hosted by Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club in the stunning waters of Kilcummin Harbour, North Mayo.

📅 7–9 August 2026
📍 Kilcummin Harbour, Co. Mayo

Whether you’re a scuba diver, snorkeller or freediver, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss:
🤿 Boat & shore dives
🎶 Live music & raffle
🍽️ Lunch included on Saturday
⛺ Camping close to the pier
🤝 Meet divers from across Ireland and beyond

With spectacular Atlantic dive sites, fantastic craic and a welcoming diving community, it’s the perfect way to spend an August weekend. Early booking is recommended as places are limited.

👉 Book your place today via the Diving Ireland JustGo portal:

https://divingireland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=FB481D854A2B0446CC9F0EA2813FBB578F9F5BC6

Help Shape the Future of Diving Ireland

The future of Diving Ireland starts with you.

We’re launching our 2026 Strategy Consultation and inviting all members to have their say. Whether you’re a diver, snorkeller, freediver, underwater hockey player, instructor, volunteer or club committee member, your feedback will help shape the direction of our organisation for the years ahead.

This is your opportunity to share your ideas, highlight what’s working well, and tell us where we can improve.

Every voice matters. Every opinion counts.

Summer is in full swing! ☀️🌊

Great to see members of Wexford Sub Aqua Club getting out and enjoying our incredible coastline.

To all our members, everyone at Diving Ireland hopes you’re making the most of the fantastic weather. It really showcases the amazing waters we have here in Ireland.

We think they’re some of the best in the world… and we’re not biased at all! 😅🇮🇪

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