TIT BONHOMME

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Lough Hyne Nature Reserve and Environs 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) - TIT BONHOMME 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 1m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Tit Bonhomme is an interesting one. We remember when she went down in 2011, a real tragedy that struck the small fishing community. Now she sits upright on the seabed, a surprisingly intact 22-metre trawler in about 30 metres of water. It’s a somber dive, for sure, but the wreck itself is quite impressive. We love exploring the wheelhouse, though it can be a tight squeeze, and the trawl deck is still very much recognisable. The mast stands tall, draped in fishing nets, home to wrasse and blennies. The stern, with its gantry, always seems to attract a few curious conger eels peeking out from the darker recesses. We’d suggest keeping an eye on your depth and bottom time here, as 30 metres can creep up on you quickly, especially if you’re trying to navigate the interior. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical of the Irish coast, but on a good day, the wreck stands out starkly against the silty bottom. It’s a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and don’t mind a bit of a chill; certainly not a shallow reef hop.