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Larne RNLI rescues three people onboard small fishing boat that breaks down
Larne RNLI came to the aid of three crew members onboard a broken-down fishing boat.
Robert Stone
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assists 3 people on 18ft lake boat with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat launch to assist 3 people on an 18ft lake boat with engine failure, at a location south of Kilgarvan.
Pat Nolan
Dec 29, 20251 min read


RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat tasked in multi-agency search for missing swimmer
Sligo Bay RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard following a call from a member of the public who had noticed clothing left unattended for some time at the swimming pool area at Deadman's Point in Rosses Point.
Pat Nolan
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Newcastle RNLI to bid farewell to the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in charity’s fleet
Newcastle RNLI will bid farewell to their all-weather lifeboat, the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in the charity’s fleet, at 12.20pm on Sunday, 11 January. The time coincides with the number on the side of the Leonard Kent.
Pat Nolan
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI respond to report of a swimmer in difficulty
Larne RNLI were requested by HM Coastguard to launch their inshore and all-weather lifeboats after a member of the public reported a swimmer in difficulty close to Ballygally.
Robert Stone
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Drogheda Coast Guard Unit tasked to the aid of a person in the water near De Lacy Bridge
Drogheda Coast Guard Unit were tasked by the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre following a report from An Garda Síochána about a person in distress in the water near De Lacy Bridge.
Pat Nolan
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Kilkeel and Newcastle RNLI lifeboats donor makes station visit
The donor of the new Shannon class lifeboat at Kilkeel RNLI, made a visit to the station shortly after the arrival of the lifeboat into the County Down town.
Robert Stone
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assists lone skipper on 27ft motor cruiser with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist a lone skipper on a 27ft motor cruiser with engine failure at a location south of Dromaan.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Seasonal water safety appeal from the Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and RNLI
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are jointly appealing to anyone planning a festive dip over the upcoming Christmas period, to be mindful of the potential risks and to put safety first.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20252 min read


North Kildare RNLI raises €117,000 to fund new lifeboat for Wexford RNLI
A small but dedicated group of volunteers from North Kildare RNLI have raised €117,000 to fund a new D class inshore lifeboat for Wexford RNLI. The new lifeboat is to be named Cill Dara in recognition of the inland branch’s efforts to save lives at sea.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Skerries RNLI rescue three men in two boats
Skerries RNLI volunteers were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to investigate reports of two vessels in difficulty near the Perch buoy off Skerries.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Toe Head/Glandore Coast Guard Unit tasked during Storm Bram
During Storm Bram, the Toe Head/Glandore Coast Guard Unit was called into action by Valentia MRSC to to to the aid of a liveaboard boat had broken free from its mooring in Castlehaven Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Aran Islands RNLI honours dedicated volunteers
The Aran Islands RNLI held their annual Christmas party recently and acknowledged its dedicated volunteers after a busy year of saving lives at Sea.
irishlifeboats
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Galway RNLI trauma simulation exercise
Twenty volunteer RNLI crew took part in the training exercise at the University of Galway Clinical Simulation and Interprofessional Education Facility at UHG.
Pat Nolan
Dec 1, 20253 min read
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