Diving Ireland

12/04/2026

🔥 Huge Achievement for Diving Ireland! 🔥

Yesterday marked a major milestone in our training calendar, as the final practical assessments for the Mon 1 programme took place across Dublin, Cork, and Donegal.

We are incredibly proud to welcome 12 new Moniteur 1 instructors and 3 new Moniteur 2 instructors into the Diving Ireland community 🎉

This is no small achievement. Reaching this level reflects a huge commitment, skill, and dedication from every candidate involved.

These new instructors will play a vital role in growing our clubs, supporting members, and ensuring the highest standards of training and safety across all disciplines. Their impact will be felt right across the country for years to come.

A massive congratulations to everyone who took part, and a big thank you to all assessors, organisers, and volunteers who made it happen.

31/03/2026

📣 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – DIVING IRELAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Check your emails on the 18th of March for full details)

Diving Ireland is seeking passionate, committed members to help shape the future of our sport 🤿🇮🇪

We are inviting nominations for a range of Board of Directors positions (2026–2027) — and we need YOU.

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🌊 Why Join the Board?

This is your chance to:
✔ Influence the future of diving in Ireland
✔ Support the growth of all our disciplines
✔ Be part of a dedicated volunteer team
✔ Make a real impact in your community

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🧑‍💼 Roles Available

We are recruiting across multiple positions, including:
• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Vice President
• Ordinary Directors (including Communications, Marine Protection, UWH/Freediving)
• National Children’s Officer
• Independent Director

(Various 1-year & 2-year terms available)

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⚠️ Important Dates
📩 Nomination Deadline: 2nd April 2026

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✅ Who Can Apply?

You must:
• Be a current Diving Ireland member
• Belong to an affiliated club
• Be ready to contribute time, skills & leadership

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📧 How to Apply

Send your nomination to:
[email protected]

Include:
✔ Nomination form
✔ Your experience & skills
✔ Proposer & seconder (from different clubs)

Previous nominations will carry forward.

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💬 We Need You

Diving Ireland is built on volunteers.
Your experience, energy, and ideas can help drive the organisation forward.

👉 Step up. Get involved. Make a difference.

23/03/2026

We have been made aware of an email in circulation from someone claiming to have a directory of attendees at Diving Ireland Expo 2026, and offering to share their details with exhibitors. Please be aware that no such directory exists and the event organisers have not offered to share attendee details with anyone. The email is most likely some kind of scam and you are advised not to engage with the sender - please share this message to spread the word.

21/03/2026

20/03/2026

🌊 Diving Ireland Expo 2026 – It Starts Tomorrow! 🌊

The countdown is over… we’re kicking off TOMORROW at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh!

Join divers, ocean lovers, and adventure seekers from across Ireland for an unforgettable weekend celebrating everything underwater 🤿

✨ What’s in store:
• Inspiring guest speakers
• Hands-on workshops
• The latest diving gear & exhibitors
• Underwater photography
• Networking with Ireland’s diving community

📅 21–22 March
📍 Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh

🎟️ Tickets available online or at the door – skip the queue by booking in advance!

Whether you’re a seasoned diver or just curious about the underwater world, this is the place to be this weekend.

👉 Don’t miss it – see you there!

18/03/2026

From another world right on our door step

📍 Malinbeg Co.Donegal

16/03/2026

Diving Ireland Expo 2026 – A Weekend for Ireland’s underwater Community!

Join us for Diving Ireland Expo 2026 on 21–22 March at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh for a packed weekend celebrating everything underwater.

Across the weekend you’ll enjoy:
🎤 Inspiring guest speakers on shipwreck exploration, conservation, naval search & recovery, and extreme cold-water swimming
📸 Underwater photography talks and exhibition
🦈 Marine conservation insights from leading experts
🤝 Community forums and discussions
🏆 Underwater photography competition awards

⚓ Key Community Events

🗣 Diving Ireland Membership Forum
📅 Saturday | ⏰ 10am – 1.30pm
A chance for members to hear organisational updates, training & standards updates, commission reports and take part in important discussions about the future of Diving Ireland.

📋 Diving Ireland AGM
📅 Sunday | ⏰ 10.30am – 12pm
Members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and help shape the direction of the organisation for the year ahead.

Whether you’re a diver, snorkeler, freediver, underwater hockey player or ocean enthusiast, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate Ireland’s underwater community.

🎟 Tickets:
€15 (Day) | €25 (Weekend)

📍 Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
🌐 www.divingirelandexpo.ie

11/03/2026

A fantastic achievement for Diving Ireland! 👏

Congratulations to our two newest Sport Ireland Course Developer Assessors, who graduated last Friday in University of Limerick.

Coach Developer Assessors play a key role in sport development. They support and assess the next generation of coach and instructor developers within National Governing Bodies, helping ensure courses are delivered to the highest standards and that coaches across the country receive high-quality education and support. 

Having qualified assessors within Diving Ireland strengthens our training pathway and helps us continue developing skilled instructors and coaches across the diving community.

Well done to both graduates on this excellent achievement and for contributing to the future of diving education in Ireland! 🌊

09/03/2026

We had a brilliant day running the snorkel instructor course. With the theory taking place in DCU and practical in Skerries, welcoming seven new Snorkel Instructors to the Diving Ireland community.

These newly qualified instructors will play a vital role in introducing more people to the underwater world, helping clubs deliver safe, structured snorkelling experiences and grow participation across the region.

A huge well done to all the candidates for their hard work and commitment, and thanks to the instructors and organisers who made the day possible.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women who are part of the Diving Ireland community! 🌊🩷

Today we celebrate the women who explore beneath the waves, lead within our clubs, instruct and inspire the next generation of divers, and help grow our underwater community across the country. From scuba divers and snorkellers to freedivers, underwater hockey players, instructors, volunteers and leaders — your passion, dedication and spirit make our sport stronger every day.

Thank you for the energy, skill and leadership you bring to Diving Ireland. We are proud to have such an amazing group of women shaping the future of diving in Ireland.

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06/03/2026

Online tickets are now available for 2026!

Secure your place now by following the link: https://divingirelandexpo.ie/tickets.html

Tickets are €15 for a single day or €25 for the full weekend. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the Expo on 21–22 March, however those who buy online in advance will be able to skip the queue at the admission desk and head straight in to enjoy the event.

We look forward to welcoming divers, ocean enthusiasts and members from across the country for a fantastic weekend celebrating everything underwater.