Retired Newcastle RNLI volunteer Jonny Whyte says he is indebted to his local lifeboat team who came to his aid following a serious accident at his home 18 months ago.

Following a period of poor weather, storms and heavy rainfall, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are reminding the public that checking weather and sea conditions is a critical first step before any coastal or water-based activity.

Portaferry RNLI volunteer Vera Murphy was recently presented with her 30 years of service award in Portaferry RNLI Station by the station's Fundraising President, Mrs. Eveleigh Brownlow.

Bangor RNLI responded along with several other emergency services after a person got into difficulty off Helen’s Bay

Lough Swilly's All-Weather Lifeboat was tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio following a report that a boat was missing from its moorings at Port Salon Pier.

Courtmacsherry RNLI launched to assist three surfers who found themselves in difficulty off Inchydoney Beach in Clonakilty Bay.

Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew member Oliver Rogers has recently passed out as helm of the station's inshore lifeboat, Blue Peter V, and has become the third generation of his family to take charge of the Blue Peter lifeboat.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit responded to a call from the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Valentia. The request was to assist a 24-foot cruiser experiencing engine trouble on the Clare shore of Lough Derg, specifically south of Two Mile Gate.

Volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI extend their heartiest congratulations to crew members Deirdre Gleeson and Paraic Slattery who were passed out on their Tier 1 assessments by Lenny Fourie, RNLI Coastal Trainer Assessor.

Dún Laoghaire RNLI crew requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist three persons in the water and an unmanned jetski at the mouth of Dún Laoghaire Harbour.

Crosshaven Coast Guard crew received an urgent page from MRSC Valentia that the Port of Cork reported that vessels had broken free from their moorings and gone aground, prompting a swift response from the Coast Guard.

Volunteers at Newcastle RNLI have today (11 January) bid farewell to the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in the charity’s fleet.

Aran Islands RNLI came to the aid of three fishermen after their vessel got into difficulty southwest of Spiddal in Galway Bay.

Dun Laoghaire RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to assist three fishermen aboard a 40 foot (12 metre) broken down fishing vessel at anchor.