The decommissioned Irish Naval Service ship LÉ Aisling is going up for auction this month and these are the just-released auctioneer’s photos.

*Update: LÉ Aisling sold for €110,000

Check out the photos below of the vessel that faithfully served the Naval Service for 36 years.

Built at Verolme in Cork, LÉ Aisling was the last of an original set of 3 ships built in the 1970’s that have now been replaced by 3 new James Joyce class Offshore Patrol Vessels.

L.É. Aisling had many notable events in her career including having the Naval Service’s first female commanding officer – Lieutenant Commander Roberta O’Brien – who was also the first woman to be commissioned in the Naval Service.

Meeting & Recreation rooms

The ship is being sold by Dominc J Daly Auctioneers and they have said three navies from Africa and Asia have already made inquiries.

Operations and Engineering











Crew quarters

Bathroom & Washroom

Kitchen facilities

The auction takes place at 12pm on Thursday 23rd March at the Carrigaline Court Hotel in Cork