LÉ EITHNE [P31], Dún Laoghaire Harbour, County Dublin, Eire - June 03, 2002

LÉ EITHNE at Dún Laoghaire with the rope handling party returning to the vessel via rib.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Dún Laoghaire Harbour, County Dublin, Eire - June 03, 2002

LÉ EITHNE departing Dún Laoghaire East Pier

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Dún Laoghaire Harbour, County Dublin, Eire - June 03, 2002

LÉ EITHNE at Dún Laoghaire alongside East Pier.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin - April 03, 2002

LÉ EITHNE [P31] alongside Sir John Rogerson's Quay, on the River Liffey in Dublin.

LÉ EMER [P21], Haulbowline, Eire - July 30, 2001

LÉ EMER in the dock at Haulbowline Naval base, Cóbh.

LÉ RÓISÍN [P51], Haulbowline, Eire - July 30, 2001

LÉ RÓISÍN at the bunkering jetty. When this photograph was taken LÉ RÓISÍN was the newest ship in the Irish Naval Service having bene completed two years earlier at Appledore Shipbuilders in Devon.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Schull, County Cork, Eire - August 01, 2001

LÉ EITHNE at anchor in Schull Harbour, County Cork.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Schull, County Cork, Eire - August 01, 2001

LÉ EITHNE at anchor in Schull Harbour, County Cork.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Schull, County Cork, Eire - August 01, 2001

LÉ EITHNE at anchor in Schull Harbour, County Cork.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Cóbh Cruise Terminal, County Cork, Eire - June 01, 2001

LÉ EITHNE alongside at Cóbh Cruise Terminal.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Cóbh Cruise Terminal, County Cork, Eire - June 01, 2001

LÉ EITHNE alongside at Cóbh Cruise Terminal.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Cóbh Cruise Terminal, County Cork, Eire - June 01, 2001

LÉ EITHNE alongside at Cóbh Cruise Terminal.

LÉ EITHNE [P31], Cork Harbour, County Cork, Eire - May 28, 2001

LÉ EITHNE at anchor off Cóbh Cruise Terminal

LÉ AISLING [P23], Haulbowline, County Cork, Eire - August 29, 2000

LÉ Aisling now known as Al-Karama, was a patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service from 1980 to 2016. She was built in Verolme Dockyard, Cork, Ireland in 1979 and originally named after Patrick Pearse's poem, "Aisling" to commemorate the centenary of his birth. She was the adopted ship of Galway,and officially decommissioned in her adopted city in June 2016. In March 2017, stripped of arms and armaments, she was sold to a Dutch broker, and in May 2018 a United Arab Emirates company sold her to Khalifa Haftar's internationally unrecognised Libyan National Army, in violation of a UN arms embargo. She was reportedly commissioned as the Libyan National Army's flagship and named Al-Karama (dignity).

LÉ ORLA [P41], Haulbowline, County Cork, Eire - August 29, 2000

LÉ ORLA [P41] seen in the dock at Haulbowline Naval Base. LÉ ORLA (P41) was a Peacock-class patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service. As with the rest of her class, she was originally designed for use by the Royal Navy in Hong Kong waters, and was delivered in 1985 by Hall, Russell & Company as HMS Swift (P243). "Long Éireannach" (LÉ), Irish for "Irish ship", is the designation given to ships in the Irish Naval Service's fleet. The ship was named after Orla, a grand niece (great niece) of Brian Boru who was murdered by her husband around 1090. The crest shows the arms of Clare on the top segment and a sword and royal collar on the base.] She is the sister ship of LÉ Ciara. On 8 July 2022, LÉ Orla was decommissioned together with LÉ Ciara and LÉ Eithne.

Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork Habour, Cóbh, County Corkm, Eire - August 29, 2000

The historic buildings of the Haulbowline Naval Base located on Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour were constructed by the Royal Navy. Since the 1940s they have been the home to the Irish Naval Service. The large steel works building which can be seen to the left has been demolished and in 2021 the steelworks site has been turned into a public park.

Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork Habour, Cóbh, County Corkm, Eire - August 29, 2000

The historic buildings of the Haulbowline Naval Base located on Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour were constructed by the Royal Navy. Since the 1940s they have been the home to the Irish Naval Service. The large steel works building which can be seen to the left has been demolished and in 2021 the steelworks site has been turned into a public park.

Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork Habour, Cóbh, County Corkm, Eire - August 29, 2000

The historic buildings of the Haulbowline Naval Base located on Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour were constructed by the Royal Navy. Since the 1940s they have been the home to the Irish Naval Service. The large steel works building which can be seen to the left has been demolished and in 2021 the steelworks site has been turned into a public park.

LÉ RÓISÍN [P51], Cork Harbour, County Cork, Eire - August 31, 2000

LE RÓISÍN [P51] seen outbound from Haulbowline Naval Base on a very murky morning. LÉ Róisín (P51) is the lead ship of her class of offshore patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service. Commissioned in 1999, the ship's primary mission is fisheries protection, search and rescue, and maritime protection operations, including vessel boardings. Róisín or Róisín Dubh, is often used as an allegory for Ireland. However, the original Róisín Dubh was a daughter of Red Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone in the late 16th century. The ship was built by Appledore Shipyard of Devon which has since constructed several vessels for the Irish Naval Service. The small red and white ferry STEEL ISLE was operated by Marine Transport Services and provided the works ferry service to Irish Steel, located next to the Naval base on Haulbowline Island.

LÉ RÓISÍN [P51], Cork Harbour, County Cork, Eire - August 31, 2000

LE RÓISÍN [P51] seen outbound from Haulbowline Naval Base on a very murky morning. LÉ Róisín (P51) is the lead ship of her class of offshore patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service. Commissioned in 1999, the ship's primary mission is fisheries protection, search and rescue, and maritime protection operations, including vessel boardings. Róisín or Róisín Dubh, is often used as an allegory for Ireland. However, the original Róisín Dubh was a daughter of Red Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone in the late 16th century. The ship was built by Appledore Shipyard of Devon which has since constructed several vessels for the Irish Naval Service.

LÉ EITHNE [P31, Cork Harbour, County Cork, Eire - August 31, 2000

Seen returning from patrol on a murky morning is LE EITHNE passing Marine Transport Services passenger vessel INGOT which provided the works ferry service to the Haulbowline Steel Works.

LÉ AOIFE [P22], Est Link Bridge, Dublin - May 29, 2000

LÉ AOIFE makes an early morning departure from the River Liffey, Dublin passing through the East Link Bridge.

LÉ AOIFE [P22], Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin - May 29, 2000

LE AOIFE seen making an early morning departure from Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the River Liffey, Dublin. LÉ AOIFE (P22) of the Irish Naval Service, is now known as P62 of the Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta, was built as an offshore patrol vessel in 1978. Serving the Irish Naval Service since 1979, Aoife was decommissioned by Ireland in 2015, and donated to the Armed Forces of Malta. It was commissioned as the patrol boat P62 on 28 June 2015, and is currently Malta's largest naval vessel.

LÉ AOIFE [P22], Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin - May 29, 2000

LE AOIFE seen making an early morning departure from Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the River Liffey, Dublin. LÉ AOIFE (P22) of the Irish Naval Service, is now known as P62 of the Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta, was built as an offshore patrol vessel in 1978. Serving the Irish Naval Service since 1979, Aoife was decommissioned by Ireland in 2015, and donated to the Armed Forces of Malta. It was commissioned as the patrol boat P62 on 28 June 2015, and is currently Malta's largest naval vessel.