IMF News Archive
Derogation Ends November 1st 2008
The Department of Finance will issue a press release tomorrow, January 31st., which will provide information on the forthcoming Finance Bill 2007. The Finance Bill 2007 contains the provisions for the ending of the derogation on duty free fuels for l... [more]
Strong Bookings for Exhibit Space
Space is rapidly filling with almost all of the Pavilion now been sold and a waiting list is in operation for marina berths. This event is the official industry show case for the marine leisure sector, run by the industry for the marine leisure indus... [more]
"Working together to develop and promote Ireland's waterbased leisure and sporting amenity"
The Development and Local Management of Harbours, Beaches and Waterways as Social and Tourism Amenities is the theme of this joint conference. The Irish Sea Marine Sector: Marketing and Business Development Programme will publish its study on the Pot... [more]
Thursday April 24th to Sunday April 27th.
The Irish Marine Federation is pleased to announce that the Lombard On The Water Boat Show will be held at Malhide Marina. Following on the success of the 2006 event next years show will be bigger and better than ever. With over 800 sq meters of cove... [more]
Tourism National Development Plan Call for Entries
Failte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, has been allocated €137 million under the National Development Plan(NDP)to stimulate investment in tourism development projects of international standing. Failte Ireland are in the process o... [more]
HISWA the Dutch Marine Federation is organising a trade mission to Ireland in April
9 Dutch boat builders will visit Ireland in April. The mission will start in Dublin with a visit to the IMF for a seminar on the Irish market followed by a "match making" event to determine interest from potential Irish agents. The mission will then ... [more]
2007 ALLIANZ BOAT SHOW A SELL OUT
FOR The Irish Marine Industry’s shop window has an exciting new look and a host of new features and exhibitors to provide our visitors with a bumper experience. The 2007 Allianz Boat Show will be the largest indoor event hosted by the Irish Marine Fe... [more]
Great Weather Helps Sales
Just under 3,000 people visited this years IMF Used Boat Show. Sales of boats grew steadily on Sunday after a slow start from Friday afternoon. By close of business on Sunday evening almost all the dealers present recorded definite sales and lots of ... [more]
MALAHIDE MARINA, MALAHIDE, CO. DUBLIN. Friday October 13th. to Sunday October 15th. NOON TO 6PM. DAILY
Thinking of buying a Used Boat at the end of this season? Why not go along to view the bargains at this years IMF Used Boat Show. With over 100 boats on show there is something to suit all pockets. Choose from fishing boats, sport boats and RIB's, sa... [more]
Campaign for the retention of the current derogation on Green Diesel.
The Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D. has responded to the campaign document circulated to all members of the Oireachtas and the European Parliment. In his letter to the Irish Marine Federation the Minister states, " Ireland has stated its d... [more]
NEW DATES FOR THE RDS SHOW
The Allianz IMF Boat Show 2007 will be held in the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 from February 14 th. to 18th. The event will be organised on behalf of the Irish Marine Federation by Expo Exhibitions. Details of the event will be announc... [more]
Joins with the IMF
The 8 members of the Irish Boat Rental Association has joined the IMF in a move to make a stronger voice for all aspects of marine leisure tourism. IBRA will continue to operate as an autonomous group within the IMF. The current chairman of IBRA, Joh... [more]
New Guide to the Irish Sea Published
A comprehensive cruising guide to the Irish Sea, complete with 10 themed cruising routes has been published by as part of the MAYA 2 Interreg Programme. The Guide, which includes tourist information on all the marina locations from the Clyde to the B... [more]
Malahide Marina April 28 -May 1
LOMBARD GETS ONBOARD TO SPONSOR FIRST IRISH MARINE FEDERATION ON THE WATER BOAT SHOW As part of its promotional strategy for developing the Irish Marine Leisure Industry the Irish Marine Federation (IMF) announced details of the first On The Water B... [more]
REGISTER TO-DAY
For up to date information on the LOMBARD ON THE WATER BOAT SHOW and special ticket offers register today at www.dublinboatshow.com... [more]
Engineers Ireland lecture room, 22 Clyde rd., Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. 18.30pm, 27.04.2006
Speakers: Oliver Shortall, Inland and Coastal, Ireland Brian Burns, Seaflex Mooring Systems, Sweden John Berry, Evans Grant Opus, UK Designing and constructing a marina in the present day means taking into account various factors i.e. space restr... [more]
EAST COAST OF IRELAND AND NORTH WALES GUIDE LAUNCHED
A comprehensive guide to all water sports related businesses in both coastal zones together with information on marinas and water sport clubs was launched at the London Boat Show. The guide also contains suggested cruising routes across the Irish Sea... [more]
MALAHIDE MARINA, MALAHIDE, CO. DUBLIN. APRIL 28TH TO MAY 1ST.
The Irish Marine Federation have appointed Expo Events Limited to organise and manage the On The Water Boat Show on behalf of the Federation. Following on the success of the IMF Used and Demo Boat Show, held in Malahide Marine last October, demand fo... [more]
The Interreg Programme has got off to a flying start with several actions underway or completed. The first phase of the management training is under way with 15 "students" taking the course leading to a certificate in marine leisure management. The d... [more]
This year's Southampton Boat Show had mixed weather, from brilliant sunshine to wind and rain. However, getting wet never really deters the boating enthusiast but it does keep the crowds away. Most of the Irish exhibitors reported strong interest in ... [more]
A new boating event is set to draw the crowds - and the boats - as the first IMF 'On The Water' show takes place in Malahide Marina in Co Dublin this year. Running from April 28 to May 1, the event will have a very different feel to the biannual Boat... [more]
A total of 137 boats valued at over O10 million were on show at the Used & Demo Boat Show held in Malahide Marina from October 7 to 9. Although the crowd was down to just over 2,500, the trade opinion was that the quality of visitor was good. Mos... [more]
Keep bank details private Members are asked to be particularly vigilant regarding requests for bank details. In two recent incidents, fraudsters have downloaded details of boats for sale from Irish websites. After an initial exchange of detail... [more]
If you want to play your part in helping to build the marine leisure industry on the east coast, then please put November 24th and the National Yacht Club in your diary. An irish-sea.org conference, entitled 'Developing a Marine Leisure Industry', wi... [more]
