Any proposal that has the potential to interfere with the performance by the Defence Forces of their security and non-security related tasks must be subject to consultation with the Defence Organisation. The upgrade of Spencer Jetty has successfully stabilised the structure to protect the sea entrance to the Naval Service Dockyard and Basin. To the south were a mast and boat store, at the top of a slipway, and to the west, along the length of the wall, were cottages and houses for the workers and officers of the yard. This is a prototype - your feedback will help us to improve it. It is the hub of a network of Regional Press Offices representing the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service, Reserve and all Overseas Units. It is built on a wave-washed rock, exposed only at low tide. To find out more, visit our West Cork Page, Haulbowline Park is a new tourist attraction spot in Cork, situated next to the home of the Irish Naval Base! There are many places of interest to visit but as the island is still operational as home of the Naval Service you will require permission to visit. Any future development proposals in Cork Harbour will also need to take cognisance of the requirements of the Naval Service.
. It promises to be a major civic amenity, amid the spectacular backdrop of Cobh and. Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs today ( 16 March 2021) announced that he has approved funding for the refurbishment of Block 8 at Haulbowline Naval Base to provide for additional accommodation for Naval Service personnel. Coveney said the Jetty works are due for completion in the next few weeks and Block 8 handover is scheduled for May this year. President Mary McAleese, accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) Major General Ralph James, and the Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service, Commodore Mark Mellet visited the Naval Base in Haulbowline on Monday the 10th of October at 12.00pm. View all hotels near Haulbowline Island on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Haulbowline Island on Tripadvisor, Hotels near Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story, Hotels near President John F. 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