This Friday, 10th October 2025 - TALK: “Marine and Coastal Engineering at Queen's Marine Laboratory" by Dr Pal Schmitt
See our Event Info page for more details.
The 32nd and latest leaflet in the "A wee bit of maritime history … series, "Ruffian - a short and glorious life" is now available free from shops in Portaferry and Strangford and also via Downloads on this website.
The 31st and latest leaflet in the "A wee bit of maritime history … series, "Thomas Andrews" is now available free from shops in Portaferry and Strangford and also via Downloads on this website.
The 30th and latest leaflet in the "A wee bit of maritime history … series, "Mapping the Narrows" is now available free from shops in Portaferry and Strangford and also via Downloads on this website.
The 29th and latest leaflet in the "A wee bit of maritime history … series, "Seaside Recipes From The Olden Days" is now available free from shops in Portaferry and Strangford and also via Downloads on this website.
The 2024/2025 season of PAST talks was due to commence in October but was unable to do so because of the lack of an evening ferry service.
We are delighted to commence our programme with a talk by Dr Carwyn Frost from the Queens Marine Lab Marine Research Group entitled “Tides of Energy” which will discuss tidal energy generation around the UK and Ireland and will include reference to the current device being tested near the Walter Rock just North of Portaferry.
This will take place in Portaferry Market House at 7:30pm on Friday 22nd November 2024. Entrance £5 (including refreshments). All are welcome.
The 28th and latest leaflet in the "A wee bit of maritime history … series, "Joseph Tomelty" is now available free from shops in Portaferry and Strangford and also via Downloads on this website.
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