A curated list of external resources from across the region.

Across Divides S2, Ep1: Shorelines

In this episode, our guests take us from the forests of County Down to the rocky shores and hidden depths of Carlingford Lough.

Across Divides S2, Ep2: Crossing the Lough

In this episode, we hear about seaweed foraging and the ways that language holds our knowledge of the land and sea.

Across Divides S2, Ep3: Soundwaves

In this episode, we sit down with composer and sound artist Karen Power to discuss her project: Hidden Life in Carlingford Lough (2024), a composed soundscape containing only sounds that were recorded on and underneath the Lough.

Across Divides S2, Ep4: Diving Deep

In this episode we meet some of the intrepid divers exploring the depths of Carlingford Lough, hearing about both the wonders and horrors of what they have seen there.

Across Divides S2, Ep5: Living on the Lough

This episode looks at seagrass meadows and their part in maintaining ecological diversity and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Across Divides S2, Ep6: Save Our Seas

In this episode we discuss some of the issues facing our coastal areas with experts in the field of marine conservation.

Bantry Bay Kelp Forest

We are the People. We are Residents of Bantry Bay. We are concerned!

Carlingford Lough ASSI

Carlingford Lough ASSI site citations and map

Carlingford Lough MCZ

Carlingford Lough is a narrow and shallow sea lough that lies on the east coast of Ireland, located at the border of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The MCZ is located off the northern shore and lies north of the navigation channel in the inner part of the Lough.

Carlingford Lough Ramsar

Guidance and literature in relation to Carlingford Lough RAMSAR

Carlingford Lough SPA

Special Protection Areas

Carlingford Lough Tourism

Comprehensive tourist information for visiting the area.