Crosshaven RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crew launched late last night to assist three people aboard a small open boat that had suffered engine failure in Cork Harbour.

Red Bay RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crews launched both lifeboats after a yacht with two people on board reported taking on water approximately eight miles east of Cushendall.

Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are urging swimmers, visitors and holidaymakers to take extra care around the coast this Bank Holiday weekend as thousands are expected to make the most of the warm weather and head to beaches, harbours and waterways across the country.

Enniskillen RNLI launched following reports of a speed boat in difficulty on Lower Lough Erne. The volunteer crew located the vessel near Rossclare after it suffered engine trouble and shares an important reminder for anyone planning to head out on the water.

Clogherhead RNLI launched to assist in a multi-agency response to a swimming incident involving three people at Port Beach, Co. Louth. Two casualties were airlifted to hospital as a precaution after making it safely ashore. Read more:

Carrybridge RNLI is delighted to announce that two of its volunteer crew members, Ronnie Heslop and Eamonn McManus, have successfully completed their Inland Lifeboat (ILB) Navigator passouts.

Killaloe Coast Guard came to the assistance of two people after their jet ski suffered engine failure on Lough Derg on Monday evening.

Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of a 9m motorboat with engine failure near the Saltee Islands on Monday afternoon (27 July).

The volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI continued a busy summer period after responding to two requests for assistance from Malin Head Coast Guard over the weekend.

Wicklow RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crew brought three people safely ashore in the early hours of this morning (Monday 27 July) after their 11-metre vessel suffered mechanical problems approximately 11 miles southeast of Wicklow Harbour late last night.

Courtmacsherry RNLI volunteers had another busy weekend as the station continues to respond to incidents during the peak holiday season.

Portaferry RNLI volunteers came to the aid of two paddleboarders who became stranded on Salt Island, south of Strangford Lough, after conditions deteriorated.

Crosshaven RNLI was requested to assist alongside Guileen Coast Guard Unit and Cobh Gardaí in a search for a reported missing person in the Cobh area on Friday evening.

The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are joining together ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Saturday (25 July) to remember all those who have tragically lost their lives in Irish waters and to encourage everyone to stay safe when enjoying the water this summer.

Arklow RNLI volunteers were kept busy during the recent spell of warm weather, responding to three separate incidents over the course of a week.

Arklow RNLI marks a remarkable milestone this year as it celebrates 200 years of lifesaving service with a special Lifeboat Station Open Day on Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Larne RNLI's volunteer crews launched twice on Wednesday 22 July following separate reports of what were believed to be upturned boats off the County Antrim coast.

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue (BIR) has taken another significant step forward in its lifesaving capabilities with the commissioning of a brand-new launch system, purpose-built for its 7-metre Excalibre RIB.

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Saturday (25 July), a Dublin fisherman is sharing how the RNLI's Float to Live advice helped save his life after his boat capsized on the River Shannon.

Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat Station welcomed hundreds of visitors on Sunday (19 July) for its annual Open Day, as the volunteer crew and fundraising team opened the station and lifeboats to the public for an afternoon of family fun, demonstrations and lifesaving advice.