County Donegal

Ireland

Pier Dive,
In Low water there is a Confined Pier with depths water from 2-6m
Deep Water up to 12m.
Excellent Night Dive.
Diveable is all but the most horrific conditions.

Park on Pier
A boat can also be launched from here to some excellent local diving.
Fresh Water available post Dive.

Portnablagh is also known as Portnablagh Pier.

Portnablagh

Great dive site 10 different dives to different depth (Depth ranges from 20 to 30 meters) in summer months great fish life we love it and dive all year round.

The seabed is rocky and sandy. There is an abundance of fish to see and also Cave dives. Above these dive sites are the Horn Head Cliffs, these cliffs are home to a variety of bird life including Puffins, Seagulls, and Cormorants.

You will need to charter a boat from Downings to get there. This can be done through www.donegaldiving.com

5,5 nautical miles SW from Downings bay.

Horn Head is also known as Horne Head.

Horn Head

Skuddagh Rock

Thumb Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Ireland, Connaught, Sligo which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Thumb Rock

Steamship. Sank in March 3rd, 1917 by mines laid from the UB-78. After striking the mine the Meldon ran to Loch Buie to put ashore. It is unclear exactly what occurred but the crew were safely put ashore and the wreck sand with its stern toward the shore.  Stern most intact part with fragmentation moving forward. The bow section itself rises vertically 5-6 metres from the seabed.

Loch Buie. By boat. The tip of the rudder post is visible from the surface at low tide. Tree showing above the skyline in the V of the hills directly behind the site align with the larger of two white tipped rocks on the shoreline to provide the transit should it be required. Can be dived on any state of the tide.

The Meldon is also known as Meldon.

The Meldon

These islands create an area of outstanding beauty above and below the surface, with exceptional water clarity. Complex tides are a feature of this area. However, it is usually possible to find on side or another of the islands to dive on. Some of the drifts through the sounds between the islands are exhilarating and take you past amazing jewel anemone covered walls which are bristling with life. Often see golden eagles on the cliffs above whilst kitting up.

By boat. Follow GPS coordinates and pick a likely spot diving the walls of the islands. 

Garvellachs

Standing almost upright on bow, Rondo lies vertically down cliff-like side of reef. Stern at 9m encrusted with plumose anemones. Mainmast base at 25m. Mast lies down centre of wreck. Bow section at 38m. Forward holds silted up. Beware nitrogen narcosis in steep descent down wreck.

Can be seen abutting rocky islet at low tide.

SS Rondo is also known as Rondo.

SS Rondo

The Shuna lies intact and upright on a silty sea bed only 200 metres from the shore, so could theoretically be attempted by energetic divers as a shore dive. The silt is easily stirred, which is something to consider if penetrating the wreck and if there have been lots of divers on it during the day. The ships coal cargo has mostly been removed leaving the now very silty holds nearly empty. The main deck is at 25 metres and remains intact all the way to the stern. Inside the boiler and engine can be seen and there are masts still intact and large cargo and anchor winches. The rudder propeller is also in place and unusually, there is a spare propeller is lying on the deck. There are plenty of fish on this wreck, a few Congers, Fisherman's Fingers, star fish, sea urchins and sponges. A cooker has also been discarded in the wreck! Launch can be from Oban, Lochaline or Tobermory.

Oban

Shuna Wreck

One of the most amazing wreck dives in Scotland. Viz usually excellent, plenty of marine life. Ship still in very good shape despite years of tides and corrosive salty waters. In 1954 after hitting a reef during a storm, the Hispania sank taking down the Captain with it; all other crew members were rescued. It now lies in an upright position, with the engine room and deck all penetrable. The propeller has been salvaged and the cargo is not of much interest, but the dive is still enjoyable. There is a lot of life and the wreck is covered in orange and white anemones, sponges, fish and starfish. The Hispania can only be dived only on slack, launch can be from Oban, Lochaline or Tobermory.

Sound of Mull. Permanent shot on wreck.

Hispania Wreck

Easy shallow dive, with plenty of marine life to see.  Enter the water and dive to the left along the reef wall.

Park up on grass verge, then walk over a few rocks into the sea

Millport Bay is also known as Millport.

Millport Bay

Dive into the current, and follow the sea bed out,  the further out the deeper you go.

Some good Scallop Beds around here

Park up next to road on parking bay, the entry point is about 2 meters away.

Isle of Cumbrae is also known as Cumbrae.

Portnablagh

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Portnablagh