- OceanÉire plans to attract 700,000 visitors annually.
- The project has a development value of €80m.
- It expects to create over 120 full-time jobs.
- The oceanarium will operate 365 days a year.
- Negotiations for prime Dublin locations continue.
A major new €80m marine attraction called OceanÉire has been unveiled, set to transform Dublin’s tourism offering. The world-class oceanarium aims to attract 700,000 visitors each year, deliver a €200m annual economic impact and create over 120 full-time jobs.
The project will feature immersive technologies, spectacular marine habitats, interactive exhibits and ocean-inspired dining. It will also serve as a hub for marine research, conservation education and sustainability initiatives, operating 365 days a year.
The development team, which includes experienced tourism leaders such as Paul Carty, former Managing Director of Guinness Storehouse, is seeking further stakeholder and investment support.
The oceanarium will feature marine habitats, tunnels and interactive exhibits focused on ocean education and conservation. It will operate 365 days a year and include research facilities alongside visitor experiences. The development team includes tourism and attraction specialists.
Keith McDonnell leads the project as Founder and Managing Director. The consortium seeks further investment and stakeholder support to advance the initiative. Discussions continue with local and national partners.
Keith McDonnell, Founder and CEO of OceanÉire, shared “OceanÉire is more than just a visitor attraction; it is a vital investment in Ireland’s tourism infrastructure, our local economy, and our relationship with the ocean. We are currently in productive negotiations regarding several exceptional locations in Dublin.”
