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Arklow RNLI’s New and Retired Lifeboats Respond to Emergency Beacon Activation
Arklow RNLI’s new all-weather lifeboat, RNLB Roy Holloway, was launched following a Coast Guard pager alert reporting the activation of an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) in the Arklow area.
Pat Nolan
Jun 291 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI tasked to assist to paddle boarders off Lisfannon beach
Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist two teenage paddle boarders who got into difficulty just off Lisfannon beach.
Robert Stone
Jun 291 min read


Crosshaven RNLI launch in search of vessel adrift off the Whitegate Oil Refinery
The volunteer crew at Crosshaven RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard to search for a vessel which was reported to be adrift off the Whitegate Oil Refinery.
Pat Nolan
Jun 281 min read


Three Wicklow RNLI lifeboat crew members receive charity's Letter of Thanks
Three Wicklow RNLI volunteer crew members have received official Letters of Thanks from RNLI Chief Executive Peter Sparkes following their actions which resulted in five lives being saved.
Pat Nolan
Jun 272 min read


First call out for Wicklow RNLI crew member as fishermen brought to safety
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel suffered mechanical failure while fishing off the Wicklow coast.
Pat Nolan
Jun 272 min read


Skerries RNLI launch to reports of motorboat with engine failure
kerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard yesterday afternoon (Thursday 26) following a 999 call from a member of the public reporting that a boat was in difficulty off Skerries headland.
Pat Nolan
Jun 272 min read


Howth RNLI assists two sailors on French yacht in difficulty off Dublin Coast
Howth RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat to assist two sailors on a 42ft French yacht that had suffered engine failure approximately four miles North East of Howth.
Pat Nolan
Jun 272 min read


Crosshaven RNLI tasked to the aid on an injured crewman on a racing yacht
The volunteer crew at Crosshaven lifeboat station were tasked by the Coast Guard to attend a 28' racing yacht with an injured crewman aboard.
Pat Nolan
Jun 261 min read


Lough Ree RNLI mourns the passing of Tony McCarth
The death of Tony McCarth on Tuesday (24 June) was met with great sadness among the volunteer crew at Lough Ree RNLI. The flag of the charity flies at half-mast over the lifeboat station at Coosan Point as a mark of respect to a kind colleague, a great leader and a wonderful friend.
Robert Stone
Jun 262 min read


Back to back medical evacuations for the Aran Islands RNLI
The Aran Islands RNLI lifeboat crew responded to two back-to-back medical evacuations from Inis Mór.
Pat Nolan
Jun 261 min read


Arranmore RNLI assists with three medical evacuations in four days
Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were requested by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in the medical evacuation of three patients requiring assessment in Letterkenny University Hospital.
Robert Stone
Jun 261 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI tasked to the aid of lone fisherman
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Lough Swilly RNLI launched their Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat to assist a lone fisherman whose small craft had developed engine trouble.
Robert Stone
Jun 261 min read


Ballycotton RNLI rescues sailor from a yacht in difficulty near Ram Head, Co Waterford
Ballycotton RNLI Lifeboat launched at the request of Dublin Coast Guard, following a call for assistance from the skipper of a 14-metre yacht which had encountered difficulties due to strong onshore winds approximately one and a half miles from Ram Head.
Pat Nolan
Jun 242 min read


Successful training and assessments for Lough Derg RNLI volunteers
Volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI are celebrating the achievements of their fellow crew who have successfully passed a number of assessments following months of training.
Pat Nolan
Jun 243 min read


Corrib Mask Search and Rescue go to the aid of a boat in difficulty on Lough Corrib
The volunteer crew of the Corrib Mask Search and Rescue CRBI were tasked on Sunday morning (22 June) to go to the aid of a vessel in difficulty on Lough Corrib.
Pat Nolan
Jun 241 min read


Arklow RNLI launch to the aid of two fishermen
The volunteer crew at Arklow lifeboat station were requested to launch to go to the assistance of a 10-meter fishing vessel, which had become disabled approximately 7 nautical miles southeast of Arklow Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Jun 231 min read


Ballyglass RNLI responds to report of missing kayaker
Ballyglass RNLI were requested to launch as part of a multi-agency response following a report of a missing kayaker who had failed to make contact with his friend on shore who alerted the emergency services.
Kayley Byrne
Jun 221 min read


Arklow RNLI's Shannon class lifeboat offically named Roy Holloway at harbour ceremony
Arklow RNLI hosted a special ceremony on Saturday (21 June) for the naming of the new €3.1M All-Weather Shannon Class Lifeboat.
Pat Nolan
Jun 222 min read


Busy week for Skerries RNLI volunteers
Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to three separate incidents in less than a week. Launching on Sunday (15 June), Tuesday (17 June) and Wednesday (18 June).
Pat Nolan
Jun 212 min read


Bundoran RNLI and Multi-Agency Rescue Respond to Cliff Fall
A multi-agency rescue operation was launched this morning (Saturday) at the West End in Bundoran after a person fell from a cliff.
Pat Nolan
Jun 211 min read
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