February 2025 Newsletter

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February Recap: Gearing Up for the 2025 Dive Season!

February was a fantastic month for Oceandivers as we kicked off preparations for the 2025 dive season with a mix of adventure, training, and great company.

Our highlight of the month was an unforgettable dive weekend in Killary, where a group of enthusiastic divers braved the west coast waters for some spectacular winter diving. The conditions were challenging but rewarding, with plenty of marine life to be seen and the stunning backdrop of Killary Fjord adding to the experience. It was a brilliant way to shake off the winter cobwebs and get back into the water ahead of the new season.

Back home, we ramped up pool training sessions at the National Aquatic Centre, with a strong turnout of regular club divers joining us to refresh their skills and stay sharp. These sessions were all about fun, skills practice, and reconnecting before we head back into the open water. Whether it was refining buoyancy, working on trim, or just enjoying a splash with fellow divers, the energy in the pool was fantastic.

With the days getting longer and the 2025 season fast approaching, the excitement is building. March promises even more action, so stay tuned for upcoming dive trips, training opportunities, and events as we dive headfirst into another amazing year with Oceandivers!

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Launch Night at The Purty Kitchen – March 22

Join us on March 22 at 7:00 PM GMT for our annual Launch Night at The Purty Kitchen, located at 3-5 Old Dunleary Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. Established in 1728, The Purty Kitchen is Dún Laoghaire's oldest surviving premises, known for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history.

This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow divers and find your ideal dive buddy for the upcoming season. We'll be unveiling our exciting lineup of planned trips and adventures for 2025, including:

  • Aqaba Diving Expedition – October 2025: Experience the rich marine biodiversity of Aqaba, Jordan, with its vibrant coral reefs and historic shipwrecks. October offers optimal diving conditions, with warm sea temperatures and excellent visibility. This trip is perfect for divers looking to explore unique underwater landscapes and immerse themselves in the culture of the Red Sea's only coastal city.

  • Killary Fjord Diving Excursions: Experience the unique underwater landscapes of Ireland's only fjord with our scheduled trips throughout the year.

  • Deepspot Training Sessions: Prepare for the Atlantic season with deep dive practice sessions at Deepspot in Poland, featuring one of the world's deepest swimming pools.

    Quilty Diving Weekend – Explore Ireland's Atlantic Coastline

    Join us for an exhilarating diving weekend in Quilty, County Clare, just 20 kilometers south of the Cliffs of Moher. Experience impressive wall dives, pinnacles, and caverns teeming with marine life, including shoals of pollack and vibrant anemone-covered reefs. After diving, relax at The Quilty Tavern, known for its comfortable accommodations and excellent pub fare. This trip is perfect for divers holding a PADI Advanced Open Water certification or higher, looking to explore Ireland's stunning underwater landscapes.

The evening will feature live music, delicious food, and engaging conversations. We encourage all members to attend and bring along friends who might be interested in joining our diving community.

Killary Fjord Diving Trip – March 29

We are excited to return to Killary Fjord on March 29 for another thrilling diving adventure. Killary Fjord, Ireland's only fjord, offers a unique diving experience with its sheltered waters and diverse marine life. The package includes one night's bed and breakfast hostel accommodation in the Killary area and equipment rental as needed. Guided shore diving will be available from the dive resort, allowing divers to explore the stunning underwater landscapes of the fjord. This trip is suitable for divers of all levels, and we encourage early booking to secure your spot.

We're thrilled to announce an exclusive trip to Deepspot in Mszczonów, Poland, home to one of the world's deepest swimming pools at 45 meters. This state-of-the-art facility offers a controlled environment ideal for divers to practice deep dives early in the season, ensuring you're well-prepared before venturing into the Atlantic waters.

Deepspot features crystal-clear, warm waters maintained at a comfortable temperature, along with underwater attractions such as artificial caves and a sunken shipwreck, providing a unique and safe setting to enhance your deep diving skills. Whether you're aiming to build confidence at greater depths or refine your techniques, this trip offers the perfect opportunity to do so in a world-class facility.

Join us for this unparalleled experience to deepen your diving expertise ahead of the Atlantic season.

For more information and to reserve your spot

What’s Includedm For just €410 per club member and 440 per non club member , you get:

  • Two epic diving sessions at Deepspot, fully guided by the Oceandivers team

  • Two nights’ accommodation near the facility, sharing with a fellow diver in the Radisson Blu Sobieski

  • Full support from our experienced instructors throughout the trip

  • No need for heavy exposure suits – Deepspot is a balmy 32-34°C all year round!

*This product is no longer available to book

Calling all underwater camera people !!!! We are running our annual launch night event in March and will be running our underwater photography competition. Last years winner Ray Morris has already sent in some incredible underwater imagery included in the mail so the bar is high for the cup. Photo shows last years winner Ray Morris in action.
We have some incredible prizes on the night so send your entries to info@oceandivers.ie 

Join us at the Quilty Tavern this June bank holiday! Dive into spectacular underwater landscapes with depths from 14 to 35 meters. Just 20 kilometers south of the Cliffs of Moher, Quilty offers stunning wall dives, pinnacles, and caverns. Experience rich marine life like shoals of pollack, seals, and vibrant anemones. Perfect for all PADI Advanced divers or higher. Don't miss this Join us at the Quilty Tavern this June bank holiday! Dive into spectacular underwater landscapes with depths from 14 to 35 meters. Just 20 kilometers south of the Cliffs of Moher, Quilty offers stunning wall dives, pinnacles, and caverns. Experience rich marine life like shoals of pollack, seals, and vibrant anemones. Perfect for all PADI Advanced divers or higher. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure! Four Dive package only 200 euro to club members - 

In February, our diving community embarked on an exhilarating journey to Killary Fjord, Ireland's only fjord, nestled in the heart of Connemara. This 16-kilometer-long fjord, carved by glaciers over 20,000 years ago, offers a unique diving experience with its sheltered waters and diverse marine life. Our divers explored impressive underwater landscapes, encountering vibrant marine species and honing their skills in this remarkable setting. The trip not only provided unforgettable underwater adventures but also fostered camaraderie among participants, with evenings spent sharing stories and experiences.​

Looking Forward to March in Connemara National Park

As we transition into March, our excitement grows for the upcoming adventures in the Connemara National Park. Spanning approximately 2,000 hectares, the park encompasses scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands, and woodlands. These excursions provide an excellent opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the region and observe its rich biodiversity. 

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Advance Your Diving Skills with Our Upcoming PADI Advanced Open Water Course

We're excited to announce our next PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, designed to elevate your scuba skills and boost your underwater confidence. This course is perfect for divers looking to explore new depths and enhance their diving experience under the guidance of our certified PADI instructors.​

Course Highlights:

  • Flexible Learning: Begin with the PADI eLearning platform, allowing you to complete theoretical components at your own pace before engaging in practical sessions.​

  • Five Adventure Dives: The course includes two mandatory dives—Deep Diving (up to 30 meters) and Underwater Navigation—plus three elective dives. Choose from specialties like Night Diving, Search and Recovery, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Imagery, or Wreck Diving.​

  • Dry Suit Diving: Enhance your comfort in cooler waters with our dry suit diving module. We maintain a diverse inventory of over twenty dry suits to accommodate various sizes.

    Book now 

 

 We have five ways to get dive ready as the Irish dive season approaches. 

  1. Join the Oceandivers club - every membership comes with a scuba tune up and access to our pool time in the NAC to keep dive ready as well as heaps of other benifts 

  2. Join the Oceandivers team in the Connamara National park - The oceandivers crew head west every six weeks to train new divers in the clear waters of conamara. Enjoy a weekend to dive the connamara national park with the oceandivers crew,

  3. Get dry suit trained - Dry suits allow divers continue diving through out the winter. In order to use a dry suit you must first get the training - Book a dry suit specialty now

  4. Not a fan of clubs why not do a one off scuba tune up to get you ready for your next dive holiday or weekend away. Book a session here.

  5. Level up - the spring is a great time it to the next level and complete the next certification in your PADI training 

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