Meitheal Mara
Lead Partner
Founded in 1993, Meitheal Mara is a maritime cultural organisation and community boat yard on the River Lee in Cork city; a registered charity, training centre and community enterprise.
Welcome to Cork Maritime Activity Centre - a bold project in the making
Planned Features:
Public Slipway
Cork’s only public vehicular slipway in the upper harbour — safe, direct river access for all.
Diverse Maritime Activities
From rowing, dragon boating and sailing, to traditional boat building, therapeutic outdoor activity programmes, and vital community services like search & rescue operations.
Shared Facilities
Shared home for six organisations and clubs - with workshops, boat storage, offices, meeting rooms and indoor training space.
Inclusive & Increased Participation
Wheelchair-accessible pontoon, inclusive facilities, and targeted programmes to boost participation and ensure access for all communities.
Connected Community
A central hub for community groups, clubs and social enterprises - fostering collaboration, pooling resources and delivering inclusive water-based activities to strengthen Cork’s maritime community.
Sustainable by Design
Eco-conscious build using renewable energy and integration with our initiatives for river cleaning, traditional boatbuilding and commitment to green & blue infrastructure.
About:
Cork Maritime Activity Centre is a transformative project designed to provide state-of-the-art facilities for maritime sports and community activities.
Strategically located along the Marina in Cork, in the heart of the Docklands, the centre will serve as a hub for local maritime organisations and leisure boating clubs, fostering growth, inclusivity and maritime activities.
Our Vision & Values:
To create a thriving, inclusive waterfront space where people of all backgrounds can connect with the river, with each other and with Cork’s rich maritime culture. We’d like to see more people on the water, more often – for sport, wellbeing, learning and community – through activities like currach rowing, coastal rowing, sailing, dragon boating, kayaking and more.
Access for all
Community first
Stewardship of the river
Health & Wellbeing
Tradition & Innovation
Progress to date:
We’re building something beautiful – and you’re invited to be part of it.
Get involved:
Here’s how you can support the journey:
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Partner with us
We’re keen to team up with sponsors, funders and supporters who share our vision and want to help bring this ambitious project to lfe.
Spread the word
Talk to your networks, share the vision and bring others in.
Meet the Partners:
Get in Touch
Find us at the Meitheal Mara office:
Crosses Green House, Crosses Green, Cork City, Ireland
Contact Person:
Joya Kuin
Communications & Strategic Development Manager
communications[@]meithealmara.ie