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GLANMIRE

The Glanmire is one of those wrecks that just hits right, especially if you appreciate a bit of history sitting on the seabed. She went down back in 1912, an iron steamer now lying broken up but still very recognisable at 27 metres. We love how her plates have buckled and twisted, creating these fantastic swim-throughs for the more confident wreck diver. You’ll find her boiler standing proud, a real focal point and usually swarming with pouting and cod. The engine room area is always our favourite, you can still trace the layout, imagine the scale of it all. It’s a proper Scottish wreck, meaning the visibility can be a bit 'moody' – sometimes 10 metres, sometimes less – but that just adds to the atmosphere. Bring a good torch; the nooks and crannies are home to some impressively large lobsters and a surprising number of wrasse. It’s a dive for those comfortable in deeper water and with a keen eye for detail, definitely not one for beginners, but incredibly rewarding for those who make the effort.