Despite a weather interruption that did its best to scupper the series, the annual Irish Sailing Youth Championships ended with winners in all six events at Crosshaven.

A giant photo of Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy took centre stage when Irish Sailing unveiled its new High Performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire yesterday - but not the one you would expect.

With both annual ISA All-Ireland Championships settled, the Autumn Leagues around the country are now in full swing, a subtle shift of gears between the main sailing season and the hardcore enthusiasts of the sport has taken place.

As Autumn storms herald the end of the main Sailing season, twin annual showdowns between various strands of the sport in Ireland are set to take place in Dun Laoghaire and Lough Ree over the next two weekends.

UP by the Camden Road, scanning much of Cork harbour and all of Crosshaven’s boating, is St Margaret’s, a smallish home that has a whopping vista.

As numbers for Volvo Cork Week swell towards 130 boats, one of the highlights of the biennial event will be the start of the Beaufort Cup for military and rescue services that gets underway on Monday morning.

The Rebel city has done royal visits before. But for Patsy Flynn and his wife, Kathy, it was their first.

House by the sea needs little or no work and ‘can be suited and booted, heated and fuelled for the equivalent of pin money’

Forts and Martello towers dotted around Cork Harbour and what was once the biggest gunpowder factory in the British empire could soon be designated as Unesco World Heritage sites.

A rising tide lifts all boats and the end of the recession will lead to a significant increase in the number of yachts competing in one of the country’s premier sailing events.

It may be difficult as the tail-end of a minor January storm passes over the country to remember how very lovely this country can be for most of the year and how lucky we are to have so many wonderful facilities that allow us to enjoy the great Irish outdoors.

The oldest yacht club in the world has been voted as having the best marina in the world.

Tommy Barker enjoys the right royal views from this grand, ground floor apartment in Crosshaven.

The Royal Cork Yacht Club has confirmed a number of changes to the biennial Volvo Cork Week, to be held again next July.

With its private cinema and ‘posh dorms’ it’s no wonder the newly re-opened Crosshaven House is topping travel editors’ must-see lists, writes Vickie Maye

The much-loved 1720 Sportsboard class comes to one of Ireland’s favourite sailing venues this week for a national championship that mixes the best aspects of amateur sailing.

It’s Sunday afternoon and the currach races at the Inishbofin Maritime Festival are in full flow. There’s a slow breeze blowing in around the ruin of the old Cromwellian barracks and across the harbour.

When it comes to boats and sailing, West Cork is a mecca of sorts depending on outlook and interests.

Two sailing regattas this week, on opposite coasts, have succeeded in mustering a large proportion of Ireland’s boating community. And both, in turn have their own spectacles on offer although for different reasons.

More emphasis on quality race management, a flavour of America’s Cup,and a mix of fun and safety for the junior fleets are in store at Cork Dinghy Fest that gets underway tomorrow and continues over the weekend at Crosshaven.

Three popular beaches have been forced to lower their coveted Blue Flag.

If you love boats, dinghies and the sea, No 2 Dolphin Terrace will be right up your street: directly across the road from this early 1990s semi-d is the dinghy park of the Royal Cork Yacht Club.

Simon Coveney has shown that his is prepared to risk his political neck in order to do the right thing, writes Victoria White.

Tributes have been paid following the death of one of Cork’s most popular businessmen and charity campaigners after a long and brave battle against cancer.

Des O’Sullivan says sale includes superb collection of Irish 18th century furniture and international art.    

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First erected at the Great Cork Exhibition, this cliff top home is perfectly pitched writes Tommy Barker.

Planning is expected to be lodged within the next two months for a major parkland and carpark development in the heart of Crosshaven village in Cork.

A sailor from Cork will skipper one of the 1,600 boats competing in one of Britain’s largest participation sporting events of the year.

Conor Phelan’s Jump Juice of the Royal Cork Yacht Club goes into action at Howth YC this afternoon as the eight event Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships gets underway.

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Nearly 90 yachts are already confirmed to enter this year’s Volvo Cork Week — a noticeable increase on when the event was last held two years ago.

The founder of O’Leary Insurance Group, owner of formidable racehorse Florida Pearl, and former Ireland rugby international Archie O’Leary has passed away.

Tommy Barker reports on a rare property to come to the market in county Cork.

A gruelling new multi-sport adventure race in and around Cork Harbour which includes a kayak to Spike Island will be staged next month.

The Irish Naval Service set sail yesterday to help launch one of the country’s top international regattas.

Cute, charming and affordable with sea views, Spider Cottage in Crosshaven has much to entice first time buyers to come for a viewing.

Spectacular conditions made for a perfect end to Calves Week at Schull Harbour Sailing Club yesterday where lady skippers were the highlight of the prize-giving ceremony.

The Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) — the world’s oldest — has just joined an exclusive club after twinning with Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM).