Lorna Siggins

3 weeks ago | afloat.ie | Lorna Siggins

Storm Éowyn generated the highest storm surges ever recorded at key locations on Ireland’s western seaboard, and Galway dodged a potential flooding bullet, according to new research. A University of Galway research team from the school of engineering analyses sea level information from 47 datasets provided by the Irish National Tide Gauge Network and the Office of Public Works.

3 weeks ago | afloat.ie | Lorna Siggins

Imagine a spiralling viewing platform taking in 360 degrees of Dublin Bay and its backdrop, mounted on the old buffer plates and catwalks used by the former Stena high-speed ferry. That’s one of many ideas in Dun Laoghaire harbour’s masterplan, a draft of which may be available for public consultation this summer. Tim Ryan, the harbour’s operations manager, spoke to Wavelengths about it, and about his work, and about what he describes as one of the most beautiful walks in Dublin.

3 weeks ago | afloat.ie | Lorna Siggins

A new technique to identify sperm whales using aerial photographs has been developed by a Galway-based PhD student Seán O’Callaghan. The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) student from Killarney, Co. Kerry, says this is the first time this method has been used for photo identification. His research was recently published in Aquatic Mammals, the world’s oldest peer-reviewed marine mammal journal.

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Lorna Siggins

‘I believe lives are at risk’ – calls for inquiry into €800m deal for search and rescue service after helicopter setbacks Regina Doherty criticised the delay in completing the handover. Photo: Steve HumphreysTwo politicians are seeking an independent inquiry into the awarding of the €800m Irish Coast Guard aviation contract in the light of further setbacks to its implementation.

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Lorna Siggins

Confusion after energy company Corio Generation pulls out of €1.4bn Connemara windfarm projectTommy Tiernan was one of 170 third parties to make submissions to An Bord Pleanála. Photo: CollinsState agency Údarás na Gaeltachta is pressing energy company Corio Generation to explain why it has pulled out of the west coast’s first offshore windfarm project.