Diving In Ireland

[thebigblue]

I was wondering did any of you guys dive in Ireland, I am going there in a few weeks and will be staying in the south of the Country, I will definetily dive there, was wondering about viz, temp, firsh life etc.
Thank You
The Big Blue

[sharky]

thebigblue, welcome to the forum

Unfortunately, I've never been diving in Ireland, but this (click here please seems like an interesting map to get some extra information about Ireland and diving.

[thebigblue]

Thanks for the info Sharky, Much appreciated.
Bryan..

[sharky]

Your welcome, my pleasure, Bryan.

I do remember though family of mine that stayed in the south of Ireland during holidays once telling me of the extremely cold water because of a certain drift (but can't remember which) from the Atlantic somewhere. So, be prepared

[thebigblue]

Ill have the 7.5mil ready.

[seahorse]

Hi Big Blue!
Just caught your message...hope it is not too late.

I am living in Ireland, and the diving is great in the South-West. The vis might not be quite like Caymans or Bahamas, but usually clear and lightly green tinted.
Diving centers are in Dingle, Baltimore, Cork, etc. The dive center I have had great experience with is in Kilmackillogue Bay near Kenmare Bay. Just google that.
Saw Cockles, Starfish, Dolphins, Pollock, Crabs, Lobsters, Plaice, etc last time I was there...very active marine life!
Temps are around 14-17 C at the moment, so dry suit advisable. But there's always the Irish coffee to look forward to after

Happy diving, seahorse

[sharky]

Seahorse, welcome to the forum

That sounds magnificent. Thank you very much for this insight information

[craigsmith]

In Ireland many good island are present those are perfectly situated for Scuba-diving.........