
DINGLE FISHERY HARBOUR CASE STUDY

CLIENT: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE, DINGLE FISHERY HARBOUR CENTRE, DINGLE, COUNTY KERRY
PROJECT: DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF MARINE GRADE CCTV, ACCESS BARRIER SYSTEMS AND FIBRE NETWORK AT DINGLE HARBOUR CENTRE, DINGLE, COUNTY KERRY
REQUIREMENTS: TO DESIGN AND DELIVER CCTV, ACCESS BARRIER SYSTEM AND FIBRE NETWORK
In early 2016, following initial consultations with Department Engineers and Harbour Management, a design for CCTV and access control systems which met the operational requirements of the Fishery Harbour Centre (FHC) was developed.
The proposed solution saw cameras installed throughout the FHC connected via a wireless transmission system to the Harbour Masters office. The system design also allowed for a number of stainless steel Pan, Tilt & Zoom (PTZ) cameras strategically positioned throughout the FHC, including one installed on a Lighthouse approx. 3klms from the Harbour. These cameras were also connected via a wireless link to the Harbour Masters office.
A new automated barrier system was designed to include 5 individual stainless steel barriers with full control from the Harbour Masters office. All new barrier equipment installed was marine proof as well as having a sensor system which allowed for full detection of vehicles and pedestrians within range of the barrier booms.
Following tender competitions, the CCTV and barrier systems were installed in late 2016 in line with the system design and have operated effectively since.
In June 2025, J&N Security Consultants Ltd were again engaged by the Dept. of Agriculture, Food & The Marine to provide design and consultancy services for the upgrade of the 2016 CCTV system at Dingle FHC and for the provision of a fibre network throughout the Harbour on which the CCTV and Barrier systems will operate. The installation of the fibre network was completed in November 2025 and the CCTV installation work commenced in February 2026.










