Our Story

Turas Mara was founded as part of Sciath Teoranta in order to share South Connemara’s beautiful language, coastal culture and maritime history.

A family led endeavour our experience at sea range from over 20 years military service in the maritime domain along with a lifetime of fishing and diving in this part of the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to promote our native language, culture and bring exposure to the history and life of this very unique Gaeltacht Archipelago Community all while having an unforgettable adventure filled with new experiences and fun.

Mac Dara

We are the very grateful and proud owners of an Irish built vessel the Mac Dara.

A Redbay Stormforce built by the Redbay family from the coastal village of Cushendall at the foot of the Glens of Antrim.

Fully licensed by the Department of Transport to carry 10 passengers

Powered by Twin Suzuki 175 outboards

Top speed 45 knots

(Operational speed 25 knots / 46 kph)

A black rigid inflatable boat with a Suzuki engine, carrying a group of law enforcement officers wearing bright yellow jackets and helmets, on a body of water near a rocky shoreline.