FAULCONNLER - South Coast

The Faulconnler, scattered across the seabed at a mere 5 metres, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. Forget deep, dark penetration dives here. This is about history you can practically touch, a steel sailing vessel from 1902, broken up by the relentless Irish Sea. What you get now is a fascinating jumble of metal ribs and hull plates, all beautifully softened by time and a surprising amount of growth. We love finning slowly over the spread-out remains, picking out anchor chains draped like necklaces, and imagining the scale of this ship. Sunlight filters through the kelp, illuminating nudibranchs grazing on hydroids, and small pollock darting between the rusty plates. It’s an easy, relaxing dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture macro details against a dramatic backdrop, or for anyone who appreciates the quiet dignity of a wreck that’s truly become part of the reef. Don't expect huge schools of fish, but the close-up discoveries are our favourite part. It’s an excellent second dive, or a great spot for those less experienced with wrecks, offering plenty to explore without any real challenge.

Location
South Coast, Ireland, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.577168, -8.700666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
5m

Marine Protected Area: Courtmacsherry Estuary SAC

Best Time to Dive in South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in South Coast occur in January, averaging 8.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 8.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 8.8°C (air: 7.0°C)
  • February: 8.8°C (air: 8.3°C)
  • March: 8.8°C (air: 8.1°C)
  • April: 8.8°C (air: 9.3°C)
  • May: 8.8°C (air: 11.8°C)
  • June: 8.8°C (air: 14.2°C)
  • July: 8.8°C (air: 15.6°C)
  • August: 8.8°C (air: 15.8°C)
  • September: 8.8°C (air: 14.6°C)
  • October: 8.8°C (air: 12.4°C)
  • November: 8.8°C (air: 9.9°C)
  • December: 8.8°C (air: 8.1°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in South Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to FAULCONNLER

Marine Life in South Coast

Home to 199 recorded species including 97 reef fish, 24 sharks & rays, 14 whales & dolphins, 14 other, 10 crabs & lobsters, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for FAULCONNLER

Based on average water temperature of 8.8°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 9°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories