The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean …
Roonagh Pier: A tide gauge was installed on Roonagh Pier in 2016, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. The site location and environmental/weather conditions make this one of the most challenging …
Kilrush Lough: A tide gauge was installed on Kilrush Lough in 2017, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. This gauge is also greatly supported (boats, electricity etc,) by the local marina. …
<strong>Castletownbere Port: </strong> A tide gauge was installed in Castletownbere Port in 2006 by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (DCMNR). Originally a GLOSS station, it was re-classified as a regular tide gauge when it was taken over by the Marine Institute in 2016, who have managed and …
<strong>Ballycotton Harbour: </strong> A tide gauge was installed in Ballycotton Harbour in 2010, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. This tide gauge is co-located with a long-term monitoring station for Sea …
<strong>Wexford Harbour: </strong> A tide gauge was installed in Wexford Harbour in 2007 as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The gauge was installed, maintained and funded by the Marine Institute, with funding input by Wexford Borough Council early on. A decision by the Harbour Authority to cease …
The Dublin Port Tide gauge is part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network which is a network of tide gauges located around the coast of Ireland collecting water level data as part of the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. Parameters collected include; Station (ID), DateTime (yyyy-mm-ddThh:mm:ss), Water …
<strong>Howth Harbour GLOSS: </strong> A tide gauge was installed on Howth Harbour in 2006 as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network, in conjunction with Fingal County Council as an extension to the Dublin greater area Flood forecasting and management system. From 2018 the gauge was permanently re-located due …
<strong>Malin Head – Portmore Pier: </strong> A tide gauge was installed on Malin Head – Portmore Pier in 2008, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. This gauge runs in tandem with …
<strong>Aranmore Island Pier: </strong> A tide gauge was installed on Aranmore Island Pier in 2008, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. A strategic site, the specific location was initiated following requests from local residents. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the …