Naval ships remained in dock despite concerns over Russian ships off west coast 

The ships raised concerns among defence officials last week when they were seen engaging in unusual manoeuvres off the Galway coast

 Irish naval vessel The Samuel Beckett docked at the naval base in Haulbowline. Pictures: Eddie O'Hare

All of the country’s naval ships were docked in port on Saturday in spite of concerns over the presence of two Russian ships off the west coast.

In pictures taken on Saturday by the Irish Examiner, seven vessels could be seen docked in the Naval Headquarters in Haulbowline island in Cork Harbour, while two were in Rushbrooke in Cobh.