A maritime facility which will power the ‘blue economy” was opened in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, over the weekend by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Opening of the UCC Beaufort Building, Ringaskiddy, by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Ireland’s position as a world leader in maritime survival training is to be further cemented by a partnership of two Cork institutions which will design, build and run an offshore training centre in the Canary Islands.