Click here for a trip report and some images from the June Bank Holiday trip to Kilkee
Oct
22
Another great dive was had in Carlingford on Sunday (21st Oct). Martello I with 10 divers was accompanied by Dundalk SAC’s two RIBs (carrying their own divers and the overflow from PSAC!!!) to no. 10 Marker Buoy near the mouth of the lough. A lovely wall dive was had by all. Wildlife including lots of lobster and shrimp was in abundance. We hit slack water at low tide so max depth was around the 16m mark.
May
15
There is a dive on Saturday 19th May to the Marley. Meet at the boathouse in Portmarnock at 10am. To do this dive you need to be dived up to 25 metres and a minimum of club diver. Ed is DOD. Contact him if you are interested.
Mar
31
Dingle, Co. Kerry is the venue for this year’s Easter Weekend – April 5th – 9th (4 nights). Some thirty divers and hangers-on will be travelling down. Accommodation costs are €115 per person sharing. Monies will be collected at the pool on Wednesday night – cheques should be made payable to PSAC. Alternatively you can post payment to Leah – see Members Area for contact details.
Nov
10
Is anyone interested in a dive on the Alisdair on Sunday. Its a wreck in Strangford Lough. Its a shore dive to about 22m (I think?), but its always a very dark dive so a torch is an absolute must. The plan will be to drive up and do two dives. If you want to do two dives you’ll need to bring 2 bottles as theres no compressor there, and some food and a flask, its a long way from town.
Let Fiona know if you’re interested – see Members Area for contact details.
Oct
23
Thanks to the members of Dundalk SAC for taking a few of us out for a dive last Sunday morning on ‘their turf’.
Both weather and diving were good, we dived a wall just south of No. 9 marker buoy in Carlingford Lough. Although not the best dive this year, it was many times better than the conditions in Dublin Bay the previous week.
Dundalk have a fantastic setup and although they have two great looking boats I still found it hard to believe the two pristine Range Rovers used to tow them were club vehicles! EO, can we get one of them!?!
Jul
28
Last Wednesday (July 19th) was a special night, once of those times when everything just comes together to make a great night. You couldn’t have had a better night if you had planned for it.
The email from Fiona said Wednesday night dive, Howth, 7.00 pm ready to go. When Fiona is the DO, 7.00pm ready to go means everyone sitting in the boat, all the gear stowed, pulling away at 7.00pm and God help you if you aren’t ready you will undoubtedly be left behind to wave to us as we depart. However, the evening was warm, the mood was relaxed and the crew was in good form. A couple of phone calls to say that people were delayed by traffic would usually be met with a blunt tough, they should have left earlier, but not on this occasion. And so it was that at 7.30pm, the fleet departed with a full crew, including the latecomers and set sail for Lambay. Continued…
Jun
20
Details for the Club Holiday to Downings have been issued by e-mail. Please can everyone ensure that outstanding monies are paid before we travel. Also can people come early to the pool on Thursday (20.30) to get the boats ready and pack the trailer.
Finally, after a leisurely visit to Achill, the Basking Sharks are currently enjoying the sights of Downings Bay. Hopefully, we can get some more close encounters…….
Leah
PS Louth are apparently ‘preparing to tutor Tyrone in the ways of righteousness on Saturday, while simultaneously teaching them a lesson in football’ (according to one unbiased member of the Club), Game kicks off at 15.30 in Omagh. Those travelling should bear this in mind and try to avoid the crowds.
Jun
14
Just back from the delights of Achill, it was hard to become enthused about diving in Dublin again. However a group of us braved the tempest last Sunday and dived in the shelter of Howth Head at Balscadden. Despite the run(why do we always seem to dive Balscadden on Springs?) everyone had a great time. The vis was surprisingly good despite the winds of the last few days, and the Sun Shone, even underwater.
I dived with Gillian and Gyvsie and, for the first time ever, saw a bird underwater. It was a guillemot(not a penguin as John and I both thought!!) and it swam around us for a few seconds before heading back to the surface. Amazing sight and one I’ve always wanted to see.
On their dive, John Broderick and Mark had not only to contend with John’s new drysuit(ooooh fancy!)but they were scared stiff by the beast that lurks under the concrete plinth on Gull rock! Apparently the biggest lobster in creation lives there. We are planning an expedition in the near future to investigate and corroborate their story.
Thanks to Les and Gyvsie for planning the dive and Peter and Les for towing and to everyone who was there for the craic.
Marie.
Jun
10
First dive, completed in Achill. Well done Liz.
Terry, watching out for a Red Cow!
May
19
Due to the bad weather forecast, there will be a dive this Sunday (May 21st) on the Alasdair in Strangford Lough. This is a shore dive to a small wreck. The depth is around 17m to 20m and the dive can often be dark but there is usually plenty of life on and around it. You will need to be dived up to 15m and you need to bring a torch. Contact Ed if you are interested – see Members Area for contact details.
May
12
There will be a dive this Sunday (May 14th). Please be kitted-up and ready for a dive briefing at the slip adjacent to Howth Yacht Club at 9:30a.m. Please contact Mike (Dive Officer) if you intend diving.
May
9
There will be a dive tomorrow – Wednesday, May 10th. Please be kitted-up and ready for a dive briefing at the slip adjacent to Howth Yacht Club at 6:30p.m. Contact Mike (Dive Officer) for more details.
May
5
There will be a dive this Sunday (May 7th). Please be kitted-up and ready for a dive briefing at the slip adjacent to Howth Yacht Club at 10:30a.m. Contact Mike (Dive Officer) for more details.
May
3
The club trip to Fethard, Co. Wexford was another big success. A trip report has been posted.
Apr
21
The May Bank Holiday club trip to Fethard, Co. Wexford will take place from April 28th to May 1st. Please contact Leah (Secretary) if you intend travelling.
Apr
19
A trip report and some shots of the club’s Easter weekend in Schull have been posted.
Apr
19
An Underwater Photography course will take place on Saturday, May 27th in DCU from 0900 to 1800. The course costs €150 with a booking deposit of €50 required in advance. The course is being run as a fund-raiser for DCU Sub Aqua Club. Further information can be had by contacting Brian Stone (DCU Sub Aqua Club).
Mar
30
The Easter weekend away to Schull (April 14th – 17th) is fast approaching. Please contact Leah (Secretary) if you intend travelling.
Mar
21
A dive trip (weather permitting) to The Hook, Co. Wexford is being organised for Sunday, March 26th. Contact Fiona for more details.
Mar
10
Our first weekend away is fast approaching. If you intend diving, you must have completed five snorkels. Please ensure your Active Diver Endorsement and Medical Disclaimer Renewals have been signed and stamped by Mike (Dive Officer). Where appropriate, a Dive Medical should be carried out and the First Medical Certificate completed by your GP. CFT membership/insurance must be paid. All gear should be serviced and in good working order.
Mar
3
This first club weekend away of 2006 takes place from March 16th to 19th in Kilkee, Co. Clare. Full details from Leah (Secretary). If you intend travelling, please ensure that your CFT membership / insurance have been paid. Further details from Dave (Treasurer).