The volunteer crew were requested to launch this morning (Thursday 31 July) following a report from the Irish Coast Guard that a 30-foot vessel had broken down and was drifting at sea.

The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are pleading with swimmers and particularly those who may be visiting an area they are not familiar with over the Bank Holiday weekend, to learn the warning signs, read local safety notices and seek advice before entering the water.

Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard after they received a call from a vessel that had experienced engine failure two miles north of Rockabill lighthouse.

Dún Laoghaire RNLI came to the aid of sailors this afternoon (Wednesday 30 July) after their 15m yacht got into difficulty outside Dún Laoghaire Harbour and began to drift.

Dun Laoghaire RNLI were tasked as part of a multi-agency response to the aid of three swimmers who got into difficulty off the Vico Baths in Dalkey

Clogherhead RNLI came to the aid of a fatigued swimmer yesterday afternoon (Monday 28 July).

Volunteers at Clifden RNLI lifeboat station were tasked shortly after 3pm (Monday 28 July) to assist a fisherman in difficulty off the Connemara shore.

Howth RNLI is on the lookout for local volunteers to join its lifeboat crew - and play a vital role in saving lives at sea. The station has openings for both its all-weather Trent class lifeboat and the inshore D class lifeboat.

Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, John and Jean Lewis, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, following reports that a boat with three people onboard had got into difficulty close to Lusty Beg Island on the broad lough.

The volunteer crew of Dún Laoghaire lifeboat was paged at 8:14pm yesterday (Saturday) in response to a call to the Coast Guard made by a member of the public.

The volunteer crew at Sligo Bay lifeboat station were tasked by the Coast Guard to go to the aid of a boat that was experiencing engine failure with six people on board.

Wexford RNLI came to the aid of a teenager who got cut off by the rising tide while swimming to a raft on Friday afternoon, thanks to the quick thinking of his friend ashore, possibly preventing a drowning on World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July).

RNLI Bundoran is delighted to announce that two of our volunteer crew members, Oisín Cassidy and Mark Vaughan, have successfully qualified as Helms, marking a significant milestone in their dedication to saving lives at sea

On Sunday last (20 July) Wicklow RNLI volunteers opened its station doors and lifeboats to the public. Considering the heavy rain early in the morning, it turned into a successful day which was enjoyed by all.

Arklow RNLI will open its doors for it's annual station open day on Sunday 3 August from 12:30-5:30pm. All are welcome to attend for a fun-filled day out for all the family.

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Friday (25 July), the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are remembering all those who have lost their lives to the water.

The volunteer lifeboat crew at Lough Swilly RNLI lifeboat station respond to two callouts in a 14 hour period.

Castletownbere RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat to go to the immediate assistance of three fishermen on a trawler which got into difficulty off the West Cork Coast.

On the 22nd of August 2025, crew members Tom O’Connor and Conor Burke will suit up in their offshore rescue gear and spend 24 hours immersed in the waters of Cahore to raise funds for a new lifeboat which will allow Cahore Inshore Rescue Service to remain functioning.

Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched both the inshore and all-weather lifeboats on Friday as part of a multi-agency response after receiving reports of two paddleboarders in difficulty at Magheramore.