Founded in 1993, Meitheal Mara is a maritime cultural organisation and community boat yard on the River Lee in Cork city. We are a registered charity, a training centre and a community enterprise.
The organisation’s primary object is to promote and foster maritime culture and activities and social inclusion. We achieve this combined object through community boating projects, employment and partnerships with a particular emphasis on currachs and other traditional boats.
Our activities take place in the workshop; on the river and harbour; via the maritime events office; and through research and publications.
Meitheal Mara (meh-hal ma-ra) translates roughly as ”Workers of the Sea”.
Meitheal can be translated as “community” and Mara literally means “of the sea” in Irish.
Meitheal Mara – The Voyage has been selected for the IndieCork Film Festival. This documentary tells the story of our community boatyard in Cork and the huge impact it has had over the years, not Read more…
This summer has been full of excitement and community spirit at Meitheal Mara! We hosted two fantastic Inter-firm Dragon Boat Challenges, our Cork Harbour Festival, the highly anticipated Ocean to City – An Rás Mór Read more…
We have some unique, hand-built canoe planters to offer! These canoes were lovingly crafted by community groups at Meitheal Mara, and they’re looking for a new home. Perfect for adding a special touch to your Read more…