Irish Mainport Holdings welcome new Celtic Treaty tug

The Celtic Treaty will now operate in Shannon estuary, along with her sister tug Celtic Fergus. Originating in Turkey, the Celtic Treaty and Celtic Fergus were build by Med Marine Both tugs were built by Med Marine and are now by far the youngest of any tugs in any Irish port.

With their main focus to serve existing customers in the Shannon Estuary, both tugs will also serve as a fantastic addition to the offshore wind industry in Ireland. 

CEO of Irish Mainport Holdings, Dave Ronayne, was joined by his wife Kaye, who gave the Celtic Treaty its name, alongside Pat Keating, CEO of Shannon Foynes Port Company, and Fr. Mike Cussen, who blessed the Celtic Treaty on the day. 

After the naming ceremony, 120 guests adjourned to the newly refurbished Flying Boat and Maritime Museum in Foynes, Co. Limerick. MIIN Co-ordinator Liam Curran was in attendance along with many other representatives of the Irish marine and offshore wind industry.

A marquee was erected for the event to keep attendees dry, despite the weather staying kind! Lunch was MC'd by the excellent Alan Shortt, and guests were treated to Turkish delight sweets and Irish fresh strawberries and cream on arrival.

Irish Mainport Holdings would like to thank everyone who attended and made the event a success.