OWNER

Dan did his first dive in 1992 at the age of twelve!  He is now a PADI Master Scuba Diver Instructor who is passionate about diving in Ireland and underwater photography. Dan started working with Oceandivers back in 1995 he has worked with Oceandivers constantly over the past twenty three years but prefers to stay on the boat or under the water than spending  time in the classroom!

OWNER

Alan is an entrepreneur with his own building firm and a thriving tourism business in Wicklow. A seasoned dive instructor working with all levels of students. Alan also works as a dive guide and instructor in his second home of lanzarote.

OWNER

Jordan started diving with Oceandivers in 2009, he certified as a PADI Divemaster in 2011.

OWNER

Dermot started diving with Oceandivers in 2007, he certified as a PADI Divemaster in 2013.

Founders

Brian has been diving since 1979, first as a sports diver, he then trained as a Commercial Diver in the early 1980s Having spent a number of years working as a Saturation Diver in the North Sea, he continued his career in the Commercial Diving Industry here in Ireland. He established the first PADI training facility in Ireland in 1989 and is currently a PADI Tec Instructor and Commercial Diver Trainer.

Founders

Willie had his first Scuba Dive when he was 11 years old, a long time ago! He has been in the diving industry since 1969 and together with his business partner Brian Murphy, he was the first to bring the PADI system into Ireland in 1989. Willie is a PADI Master Instructor and with over 1000 student certifications.

Staff Instructor

I started diving in 1980 and fell in love with the underwater world. This fueled my desire to become an instructor and eventually an IDC Staff Instructor. I have dived around the world but I still I enjoy teaching at all levels, I think my combination of fun, safety and professionalism are the key to my success with students.

Staff Instructor

Ronan's dad used to dive so it's in his blood. Ronan learned to dive with Oceandivers in 2010, became a Divemaster in 2012 and an Instructor in 2014. He enjoys underwater photography and telling anyone who'll listen about the Ice Diving trip. He trusts sharks and turtles, doesn't trust Nemo!

Instructor

Sarah is passionate about Underwater Photography, rarely to be seen underwater without her camera!  She has a particular fondness for Irish west coast diving and especially enjoys teaching underwater photography with students at all levels.

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Instructor

Adam started diving in 2016 and took to it like a rubber duck to water! You can often find him at the bottom of the pool with a sketchbook doodling. He became a Divemaster in 2022 (when he ran out of PADI courses to do). He qualified as a Instructor in 2023 and will see where he goes from there.

Instructor

Sara did her PADI Open Water with Oceandivers in July 2014 and quickly fell in love with the ocean and the amazing world under the waves!  In November 2016 she qualified as a Divemaster so she can introduce others to this magic place.  

Instructor

Diarmuid is an experienced PADI Instructor and also enjoys the world of Tec Diving. He has taught many of our current Divemaster courses and is highly respected for his attention to detail in all aspects of PADI training.

Instructor

Fergus started diving with Oceandivers in 2006, he certified as a PADI Divemaster in 2008 and went onto complete his Instructor course in 2009.

Instructor

Chris learnt to dive with Oceandivers in 2004 and quickly progressed up through the PADI system reaching Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification in 2009. Although he has had some great dive experiences in  Malta and Lanzarote, his favourite diving is on the west coast of Ireland and, weather permitting, Dublin Bay.

Instructor

David started diving with Oceandivers in 2006, he  certified as a PADI Divemaster in 2008 and went on to complete his PADI Instructor course in 2009.   

Instructor

Kevin discovered scuba diving in Cuba in 2004 and was instantly hooked. He did an open water course in the Caribbean and upon returning to Ireland immediately took up Irish diving. He completed his divemaster course in 2009 with Oceandivers. He enjoys the crystal blue of the tropics but loves our own green water diving.

Instructor

Jennifer qualified as a Divemaster in 2006 and went on to complete her PADI Instructor course with Oceandivers in 2009. She enjoys all aspects of Irish diving East and West.

Divemaster

Lorna started diving with Oceandivers in 2008, she continued her diving training and she certified as a PADI Divemaster in 2017.

Divemaster

Began diving with CFT in 1992. In 1994dived with Bath BSAC for a year and then back to CFT. Life distracted me from Diving from 1999. Returned to diving with O random ers and PADI in 2015. Qualified as a Divemaster in 2022. “I love the sense of calm and wonder that is part of every dive.”

Divemaster

I did my first ever dive in 2006 . I love travelling for diving  I also love underwater photography… really enjoying helping people starting or revisitng their diving hobby.

Divemaster

James has been a huge supporter of the Oceandivers centre since 2002, he is an experienced Divemaster and lover of the sea!

Divemaster

Mark started diving with Oceandivers in 2010, he certified as a PADI Divemaster in 2014.

Divemaster

Dervla completed her PADI Open Water course in 2014, she continued her scuba diving training with Oceandivers and qualified as a Divemaster in 2016.  She recently dived in Cuba and the Maldives with Oceandivers but prefers diving and seeing the marine life found in Sandycove and the West coast of Ireland!

Divemaster

I've been diving since 2008 with both clubs and PADI centres. When I decided to take the plunge into technical diving I knew Oceandivers were the best in the business for delivery of high standards in courses. The mix of banter and professionalism makes every dive with them enjoyable.

Divemaster

Morgane started learning diving at her arrival in Ireland in 2017 and have since then dived a bit everywhere. She have an keen interest in undewater archeology, and sharks, even if they have a tendency to run away. She will never remember how to pronounce gauge in English.