Killaloe Coast Guard unit were tasked at 3:20pm on Sunday afternoon (31 August) to a possible person in the water in the Ardnacrusha area.

During a routine crew training exercise in challenging Force 3–4 south-easterly conditions, Lough Neagh Rescue volunteers spotted an upturned boat near the shore in Kinnego Bay, raising immediate concern as nobody appeared to be nearby.

Achill Island Coast Guard unit were tasked by the Rescue Coordination Centre in Malin Head to assist the National Ambulance Service with a medical emergency on Inishbiggle Island.

Bangor RNLI volunteers were requested to assist a man onboard a 22ft yacht that had lost all power and drive.

Crosshaven Coast Guard unit were tasked by Valentia Coast Guard after a member of the public reported two kite surfers who appeared to be in difficulty off Fort Carlisle.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit launched to assist a 34 foot cruiser with engine difficulty North of Killaloe on Lough Derg.

Old Head Golf Links, renowned as the most spectacular golf course within the sport, is set to host an inaugural charity swim in aid of the Kinsale RNLI.

HM Coastguard requested Bangor RNLI to launch their inshore lifeboat Ruby Robinson, following a reports from a member of the public of a swimmer possibly in difficulty in Ballyholme bay.

Volunteer crews from Lough Neagh Rescue (LNR) were tasked to assist a vessel that had lost engine power west of Rams Island in Force 3 south-easterly conditions.

Arranmore RNLI volunteers were kept busy as they were tasked to three medical evacuations on Sunday.

Matthew Nelson, a Carrybridge local, who has volunteered with Carrybridge Lifeboat for the past five and a half years, has successfully completed his Navigator Pass Out. This is a new role under the RNLI’s new OCF competency structure.

The volunteer crew of Larne RNLI were requested to launch following a report of a swimmer in difficulty

Galway RNLI is looking to fill a number of volunteer roles including new trainee lifeboat crew, additional Launch Authority positions and a new Lifeboat Operations Manager.

On Saturday 23 August, the volunteer crew at Aran Islands lifeboat station answered the 50th call out of the year with a medical evacuation from Inis Mór.

Newcastle RNLI volunteers launched both the inshore and all-weather lifeboats on Saturday (23 August) after receiving reports of a 21 foot fishing boat with 1 person onboard, suffering from engine failure and drifting close to the cow and calf rocks near Tyrella beach, around 5 miles east of the lifeboat station.

Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the assistance of a man initially reported to be in difficulty at Annagh Beach

Red Bay RNLI were requested to go to the assistance of a 13m yacht which had suffered engine failure 4 miles East of Rathlin Island.

The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 1.07pm on Saturday afternoon, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to assist three sailors aboard a 32 foot (9.75 metre) yacht two miles northeast of Dalkey Island.

The summer months have brought a steady stream of call outs for Dún Laoghaire RNLI, with the volunteer crew launching seven times in the last seven days.

In their second callout in 24 hours, Killaloe Coast Guard unit came to the aid of four people after their powerboat got damaged 1km south of Killaloe Bridge towards Parteen Weir.