FAULCONNLER

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Courtmacsherry Estuary SAC

Why dive here

With 185+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - FAULCONNLER offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA drysuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 185+ species recorded

Water9-15°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 5m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

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.