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The volunteers at Wicklow RNLI lifeboat station responded to three call outs in less than 24 hours at the weekend.

Since going on station on 27 March 1996 at 9pm, the volunteer crew at Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station have launched on rescues 816 times, coming to the aid of 498 people, of whom 74 were lives saved.

Portaferry RNLI were tasked by Belfast Coastguard following a report of a small vessel with one person onboard which had failed to return to Killyleagh.

The volunteer crew at Rosslare Harbour RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to go to the assistance of a lone sailor onboard a yacht in difficulty off Kilmuckridge.

Achill Island RNLI is on the lookout for passionate individuals who live or work locally to join their esteemed team at one of Ireland's most picturesque locations. This recruitment drive coincides with the station's 30th anniversary, making it an exciting time to become part of the legacy.

The volunteer crew at Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station trained with 10 foundation year medicine students from the University of Galway last week.

Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI were tasked as part of a multi-agency response following the activation of an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon).

As communities across the country prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the RNLI are issuing a joint appeal urging the public to stay safe in, on, or near the water.

A new, purpose-built Coast Guard station has officially opened its doors in Westport, County Mayo.

Aran Islands RNLI lifeboat volunteers was involved in two medical evacuations from Inis Mór this week, responding swiftly and efficiently to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients involved.

Crosshaven RNLI was tasked as part of a multi agency search instigated by the Coast Guard after a distress flare was seen off the coast at Trabolgan.

Crosshaven RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to a report of a possible person sighted in the water near Fountainstown.

Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor who suffered an injury on a pleasure craft while close to shore.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit was dispatched to assist a vessel that had become stuck in strong currents near Killaloe Bridge.

Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were tasked to the aid of two people on board a vessel with a propellor entanglement.

For the second morning this week, Arranmore RNLI were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in a medical evacuation from the island.

Clifden RNLI was tasked as part of a multi-agency response by the Irish Coast Guard to a report of an emergency beacon activation (EPIRB).

A new Shannon class lifeboat has arrived at its new home at Larne RNLI yesterday (Sunday 15 February). The lifeboat arrived at 1358hrs (1.58pm) to coincide with the number on the side of the lifeboat which will be named Machiko Nancy at a special ceremony and service of dedication later this year.

Arranmore RNLI volunteers were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in a medical evacuation from the island.

Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, the Ted Dawber, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess the situation where a 28ft cruiser with two people onboard, had run aground near Kesh.