Sea festival to celebrate Ireland’s illustrious maritime heritage

The first national celebration of the seas around Ireland and an opportunity to share our seafaring heritage, has been launched by the Government.

The inaugural SeaFest, will take place in Cork Harbour on July 10 and 11, and will see thousands of visitors experience the pleasures of the sea, from boating trips, yacht sailing, open water swimming, marine simulators, rescue demonstrations, and seafood cookery demonstrations.

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said that, as an island nation, it is important that we recognise and celebrate the incredible resources of our seas.