Haughey’s old yacht to berth at Kilrush for dolphin research

THE country’s newest research vessel Celtic Mist will arrive at Kilrush Creek Marina on 16 July.

The yacht was a gift to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) from the Haughey family. After completing the leg from Waterford to Greenock, Scotland in the Tall Ships Race, Celtic Mist will sail for Kilrush.

Shannon Development is sponsoring the IWDG by providing a berth for Celtic Mist at Kilrush Creek Marina, seeing it as an important asset for West Clare. Finbarr Brougham of Shannon Development said: “We are delighted that IWDG secured Celtic Mist for Kilrush Creek Marina as it will provide a significant focal point of interest in the Marina and should attract a number of visitors to the yacht with the consequent knock-on effect to the town of Kilrush. We would like to take the opportunity of wishing the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group every success in relation to the future use of Celtic Mist.”