Wreck Diving in Galway
2 diveable wrecks in Galway, Ireland. Depths range from 16–27m.
Julia T
In the sheltered waters of Killary Harbour -- Ireland's only fjord -- a supply vessel sits perfectly upright on sand at 27 metres, smothered in plumose anemones, dead man's fingers, and vivid orange, white, and yellow sponges. The Julia T spent decades serving the island communities of Inishturk and Inishbofin, delivering building materials until the 1980s, before sinking during a decommissioning tow. Now she is a paradise for underwater photographers: wrasse, spider crabs, squat lobsters, and scorpion spider crabs populate every surface. Featured by Scuba Diving Magazine as one of seven must-dive sites in Ireland. The fjord setting means she is diveable in almost all conditions, and penetration is possible. Boat dive from Scubadive West, Renvyle.
Rath Connla
Perfect for your first wreck dive. The Rath Connla, a fishing trawler that sank at moorings in 2007, sits intact at just 16 metres in the calm, current-free waters of Killary Harbour. A mooring buoy attached to her bow makes the wreck easy to find. Anemones, scallops, tube worms, and whelks have colonised every surface -- a microcosm of the rich invertebrate life found throughout Ireland's only fjord. Shore-accessible from Rosroe Pier, about 200 metres northeast, this is an ideal training wreck for newly qualified divers. The sheltered setting provides minimal current and calm conditions year-round. Combine with a boat dive on the nearby Julia T for a rewarding full day of diving. Scubadive West in Renvyle is the local operator.