Exit junction 26 on N7/M7. Follow signs for Tullamore on N52. Take first exit at roundabout sign for Portroe, R494. Left turn at crossroads after garage in Portroe village. Follow this road for 2k until T junction. Dive Centre is through gates opposite junction. Total distance from motorway 15k.

Lat: 52 51 36.85
Long: 08 21 31.96

Garmin LOC 8 Code: Q9X-46-8MK

Facilities

• New access to water
• Concrete slipway
• Access platform
• Training platform
• Staged depth marker buoys.
• Rescue boat and O₂ on standby
• Changing room
• Air to 250 bar
• Toilets
• Office/shop/snack bar
• Ample parking

Our water quality is excellent and meets European standards. This has been confirmed by an independent testing company. A copy of the certificate is on display in the office. We will be sampling the water on a regular basis.

Basic Rules and Regulations

All divers must be qualified or in training with a recognised agency: BSAC, CFT, CMAS, PADI, TDI, etc. Proof of qualification must be produced. Divers under training must be under the direct supervison of an instructor. No card, no dive, no exception. No solo diving.

In all cases it is very important that you come up to the office and complete the registration and logging in process there BEFORE GOING DIVING. If you are a qualified diver, we will inspect your qualifications when you do this, so please bring them with you! We'll get you entered onto our registration system, inspect your qualifications (if applicable) and present you with a laminated Portroe card.

• No portable compressors allowed on site.
• No dogs, except guide dogs.
• Children are welcome, but must be kept under direct supervision at all times owing to to the nature of the site.
  Strictly no children under 12 allowed around the water's edge.
• Please adhere to all safety signs and avoid hazard areas.
• Owing to the underwater nature of the site, please be mindful of your buoyancy, depth, and cold.
• The underwater features include stone walls and buildings which were built by the traditional dry stone method. These stones are loose. Please avoid touching these features, especially the top sections.

A FULL SET OF RULES, REGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU AT THE OFFICE.

It is recommended that you have your own diving insurance.

You are responsible for your own assessment of conditions and potential risks while diving at Portroe

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Opening times

Open Sundays only during January: 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th

10am - 4.00pm

Last dive 3.00pm

For the moment we are unable to accept credit or debit cards.

Contact Us

Tel: 086 0581579

barbaraodriscoll@eircom.net

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Portroe Rules

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