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Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew assist two people onboard motorboat
Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew pagers sounded at 9.35am this morning (Friday 20 June) when a 999 call was received from two people whose small motorboat had run out of fuel 1 mile from Guns Island just off Ballyhornan, at the entrance to Strangford Lough.
Robert Stone
Jun 202 min read


Howth RNLI crews launch in multi-agency response to two cliff rescues
The volunteer crew of Howth RNLI launched their inshore lifeboat yesterday afternoon (19 June) just before 4:30pm, to reports of three children cut off by the tide near Lion’s Head – a popular swimming spot on the south side of the Howth peninsula, close to the Bailey Lighthouse.
Pat Nolan
Jun 203 min read


RNLI urges people to know how to Float to Live during spell of warm weather
With warm temperatures forecast for the next few days, the RNLI is urging people to be aware of the dangers and to know what to do should they find themselves in difficulty in water.
Pat Nolan
Jun 202 min read


Lives at risk following vandalism of ringbouys, warns Water Safety Ireland
Water Safety Ireland has condemned the deliberate removal of lifebuoys near open water locations in Galway, saying the absence of the flotation aids could have fatal consequences.
Robert Stone
Jun 202 min read


Bangor RNLI comes to the aid of 10 people after 6m boat capsizes
Bangor RNLI has brought 10 people to safety on Thursday evening (19 June) after a 6m boat capsized off Carrickfergus. There was a multi-agency response.
Robert Stone
Jun 202 min read


Galway RNLI rescue off Mutton Island
Galway RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were requested to launch to rescue a lone fisherman on board a 19ft fishing boat with engine trouble.
Pat Nolan
Jun 192 min read


Youghal RNLI come to the aid of two fishermen and a kayaker in one day
Youghal RNLI came to the aid of two fishermen and a kayaker in separate incidents
Pat Nolan
Jun 192 min read


Rosslare Harbour RNLI come to the aid of injured sailor off Rosslare Europort
Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the assistance of an injured crew member on a yacht one mile off Rosslare Europort
Pat Nolan
Jun 181 min read


Wicklow RNLI rescue 3 people in two callouts within hours of each other
Wicklow RNLI launched twice in the space of five hours yesterday (Monday 16 June) . The first call out was to assist the crew of a pleasure craft with engine failure while the second was to go to the aid of a person trapped at the bottom of a cliff.
Pat Nolan
Jun 172 min read


Bangor RNLI volunteers receive a donation from Groomsport Parish Church
Bangor RNLI welcomed a visit from Rev. Elliot Swattridge and some of the children. Following a tour of the station the children then presented the Bangor crew with a cheque for £300.
Robert Stone
Jun 161 min read


Kilmore Quay RNLI launched to assist three people aboard yacht with fouled prop
Kilmore Quay RNLI launched to assist the crew of a 12m yacht with a fouled propeller just south of Carnsore Point.
Pat Nolan
Jun 161 min read


Portrush RNLI launched to fishing vessel in difficulties at Portrush
Portrush All weather Lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a fishing boat with four people on board in difficulty
Pat Nolan
Jun 151 min read


Tramore RNLI rescue exhausted swimmer in early hours
Tramore lifeboat crew launched at approximately 5.20am this morning (Saturday 14 June), following a report of an exhausted swimmer in difficulty clinging to rocks in Tramore Bay.
Pat Nolan
Jun 141 min read


Wicklow RNLI launch to the aid of three fisherman
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel suffered mechanical failure while fishing for whelk off the Wicklow coast.
Pat Nolan
Jun 141 min read


Howth RNLI Crew Complete Key Assessments – and Launch on Rescue Mid-Assessment
It’s been a busy and successful week at Howth RNLI, with several crew members completing vital operational assessments — including one who was called out on a rescue mid-assessment.
Pat Nolan
Jun 132 min read


Newcastle RNLI assists lone sailor after vessel has engine problems
Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor after their sailing vessel encountered engine failure upon entry to Ardglass Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Jun 122 min read


Arranmore RNLI welcomes new Coxswain
Arranmore RNLI's volunteer crew and the family of new Coxswain Kieran O’Donnell were at the lifeboat station to welcome him ashore following his final assessment.
Robert Stone
Jun 122 min read


Arklow RNLI host special visitor in advance of 200th anniversary
Volunteers at Arklow RNLI and their invited guests, recently hosted a special visit to the lifeboat station from Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Vice President of the lifesaving charity and former Deputy Chair
Pat Nolan
Jun 122 min read


Skerries RNLI launch to investigate distress signal
Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to investigate an activation of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) south west of Rockabill lighthouse.
Pat Nolan
Jun 122 min read


Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland names RNLI as charity partner
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as its official charity partner for the next three years.
Robert Stone
Jun 122 min read
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