Ireland

Explore Ireland

Ireland offers a unique and captivating diving experience that is often overlooked in favor of more tropical destinations. The waters surrounding the Emerald Isle are teeming with life, including an array of colorful marine species such as seals, dolphins, and even basking sharks. Divers will find themselves exploring diverse underwater environments from the fascinating reefs and dramatic walls to mysterious shipwrecks, remnants of Ireland's rich maritime history. Each dive promises a new adventure, as tidal currents and weather conditions can transform the landscape beneath the waves. For those interested in different diving styles, Ireland provides ample opportunities for both shore and boat dives, with a few liveaboard options for the more adventurous. The country's unpredictable weather contributes to the thrill, as changing conditions can bring unexpected encounters with marine life. Dive sites like the Skellig Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offer not only stunning underwater scenery but also a glimpse into Ireland's cinematic wonder, having featured in the Star Wars series. Whether visiting for a day or embarking on an extended stay, divers will find Ireland's underwater world as enchanting as its legendary landscapes above.

Places to explore

County Donegal

1 Center

County Cork

4 Divesites • 2 Centers

Upcoming Events

Professional Level Programs / Courses

Atlantic Scuba Adventures

Divemaster Package Program

04 Apr 2026 + 5 more

Join us in the beautiful South Connemara region of Galway, Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way to get your first dive professional certification. We are a small women-owned dive centre with a grá(love) for the ocean and educating others on how to engage with it. Join us for 7 intense days to complete your Dive Guide and Science of Diving programs and earn your SSI Divemaster Qualification. Pre-requirements: 15+ (18+ to become a PRO) 40 logged dives Stress and Rescue (or equivalent) Deep Diver Cert (or 5 logged dives) Navigation Cert (or 5 logged dives) Night and Limited Visibility Cert (or 5 logged dives) If you are missing any of these courses we can extend your stay and complete them as part of you package!

Dive Centers Show on map

Emerald Diving Ireland

Rock Field Cottage, C15NT52 Kilmessan, IRL

Kilkee Dive Centre

East End Pier, V15 XO31 Kilkee, IRL

Cork Scuba and Freediving Centre, corkdivecentre@gmail.com

Unit 14, Airport East Technology Park, T12 ETY0 Cork, IRL

Mizen Dive School

Midland, P81 XY09 Co, Cork, IRL

Dive Aran

The Aran Islands, H91 RP3K Inishmore, IRL

Atlantic Scuba Adventures, Tumadóireacht san Atlanach

An Crompán, H91X4WH Galway, IRL

Mevagh Dive Centre

Milford Road, F92 YN59 Letterkenny, IRL

Dive Sites Show on map

Andrew R. (#1341847)

Trá an Dóilín (★4.6)

Trá an Dóilín (Coral Beach) is one of only 2 known maerl beaches in Ireland. Depending on the tide depths range from 2m to 7m making it a perfect confined water dive site. If you visit it by night it’s a completely different dive suitable for divers with a little more experience. there is lots to see in Dóilín!

Atlantic Scuba Adventures, H91X4WH Galway

Portroe Quarry (★4.4)

Portroe Quarry has a lot to offer for both scuba and free divers. Depth ranges from 6m to 40m and great visibility, usually with more than 10m allows to perform interesting dives all year round. The quarry has many underwater attractions including cars, boats, mirrors, internet cafe and even a bar!

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Santos (Wreck) (★4.3)

The Santos is a 100-year-old dredger wreck. It is well broken up but with nice features which include the dredger buckets, gears, and engine. The wreck lies at approximately 30 meters deep. You should always dive this wreck at slack tide.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

UC42 Cork (★4.1)

This is a WWI submarine wreck which blew up on one of its own mines. It lies in approximately 28 meters of water. Features include the props conning tower and torpedo tides. This site should be dived in slack water. This is a war grave and should be respected as so.

Mares

Tony's Crack (★4.7)

A stunning underwater canyon, located a stones throw from the diamond rocks. Max depth of 18m, averaging 15m for the majority of the dive. The walls on both sides are filled with life and an array of nooks and crannies to explore. Kelp forests at the top of the crack is the perfect place to finish a safety stop.