Our Club

BLACKWATER Sub Aqua Club was established in 1981. The club is based in Fermoy and is affiliated to Diving Ireland the co-ordinating body for diving clubs in Ireland. Through Diving Ireland the club is affiliated with Confédération Mondiale des Activitiés Subaquatiques, the international body for underwater activities. The club currently has 50 plus members varying in qualifications from snorkel diver to that of instructor grade Moniteur***. The membership is drawn primarily from North and East Cork, West Waterford and South Tipperary.

The club has its own clubhouse located in the centre of Fermoy town and on the banks of the River Blackwater after which the club is named. Over the years the clubhouse has expanded from an old derelict building to purpose built facility containing two lecture rooms, dressing rooms, compressor room and a dedicated Search and Recovery equipment area. A bespoke facility was completed in 2025 to store the clubs boats and vehicles.