Dipps Trips

05/04/2026

A teenage curiosity has grown into a fully fledged maritime venture, as a restored traditional fishing boat is set to be launched in Cheekpoint this afternoon.

05/04/2026

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03/04/2026

Big news for Dipps Trips ✨

Tune in to WLR FM today just after the 11am news to hear Jack Doherty chatting all things Dipps Trips and the story behind the Reaper ⚓️

From restoration to relaunch, it’s a journey you won’t want to miss 👏

Make sure to listen in and show your support! 📻

02/04/2026

Just 3 days until the Reaper returns home to Cheekpoint

A boat with 100 years of history, brought back to life with care, passion, and dedication.

This isn’t just a launch—it’s the beginning of a new chapter for Dipps Trips.

📍 Cheekpoint Harbour
🗓 April 4th
⏰ 4PM

We can’t wait to welcome you aboard

02/04/2026

01/04/2026

Still smiling after this one 😄
The Reaper got a mention on the Steady As She Goes podcast!
Amazing to see the story of Dipps Trips reaching new ears ⚓️

🚢 Episode 16 is here! – Steady As She Goes ⚓

We’re back with another episode packed with maritime stories, news, and heritage from around the coast and beyond.

In this week’s episode:

⚓ News from around the coast
⚓ Good Pirates– the restoration of the TS Lord Nelson
⚓ Maritime Words of the Week

Plus updates on ferry routes, Wexford Maritime festival news, and more from the maritime world 🌊

It’s great to see the stories of restoration and revival continuing — and the maritime spirit as strong as ever.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts
📍 Available wherever you get your podcasts or on this link https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tL6RTgw0OSf8Wz2TtaNcJ?si=Mf7t7CdvSGe3jmhiYC279A

If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to check out our previous episodes & like, share, and spread the word — it really helps the podcast grow.
☀️ As we head into the summer season, the podcast will be moving to a fortnightly schedule — plenty more stories to come.

And as always…
Steady As She Goes.

28/03/2026

Anyone following our shares of the Reaper Revival story must surely be as delighted as we are to see this day arrive 😀
For next Saturday the Reaper will be officially launched at Cheekpoint after a trip around the coast from Hegartys boatyard with Jack and his crew.
All are invited to Cheekpoint village next week to welcome the Reaper and crew home. We here on Tides & Tales can only wish them the very best, fair winds and following seas Jack and the crew. The boat will operate for the summer from the village and they have an Instagram page with all the details.

28/03/2026

You’re invited!

Join us for the official launch of the Reaper and the beginning of Dipps Trips — a journey through time on Waterfords Estuary.

Originally built in 1926 in St Ives, Cornwall, The Reaper has been carefully restored to bring her story back to life. After years of dedication, she now makes her journey back home from Baltimore, Cork to Cheekpoint, Waterford 🌊

📅 April 4th
📍 Cheekpoint Quay
⏰ 4PM but welcome to come and enjoy the fun earlier
🎶Music starting at 3pm!

Come celebrate this special milestone with us — featuring live music, sweet treats, lite bites, and an Easter egg hunt 🐣

During the summer Dipps Trips will offer guided historical fishing river cruises, sharing the stories, traditions, and heritage of the Waterford Estuary.

This is more than a launch — it’s the start of something special and we’d love you to be part of it.