Crew Training

RNLI volunteers, HM Coastguard rescue teams, Larne Port staff and P&O Ferries personnel joined forces for a multi-agency emergency exercise at Larne Harbour, testing casualty care, rescue capabilities and inter-agency coordination in a realistic harbour incident scenario.

Ballyglass RNLI is inviting local residents to discover what it takes to become part of one of Ireland's most dedicated lifesaving teams, with a volunteer recruitment open evening taking place at the station on 24 June.

Lough Derg RNLI is celebrating two significant achievements following successful assessments completed by volunteer crew member Paraic Slattery and Lifeboat Press Officer Eleanor Hooker.

Five Bangor RNLI volunteers have achieved important operational qualifications in a remarkable week for the station. The newly qualified crew members will strengthen the charity's ability to respond to emergencies, demonstrating the high standards of training and commitment that keep RNLI crews rescue-ready around the clock.

Fethard RNLI is inviting members of the public to learn more about volunteering with the lifesaving charity at a recruitment evening on Friday, 5 June 2026.

A volunteer emergency response group serving the Blessington Lakes area has launched a new recruitment campaign aimed at expanding its rescue and shore crews ahead of the busy boating season.

Four coxswains from Fenit RNLI have completed intensive specialist training at the RNLI College in Dorset as the station prepares for the arrival of its new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat later this summer.

The volunteer crew at Lough Swilly RNLI recently spent a Sunday morning undertaking scenario-based casualty care training designed to prepare them for responding to medical emergencies in challenging maritime environments.

Lough Swilly RNLI has announced a significant achievement for four of its dedicated volunteer crew members, following the successful completion of important training assessments and helm revalidations earlier this week.

A busy couple of weeks of training and assessments recently took place at the RNLI station on Arranmore, highlighting the dedication and commitment of the volunteer crew who continue to answer the call when emergencies arise at sea.

The RNLI lifeboat station at Carrybridge is celebrating a significant achievement for one of its volunteer crew members, as well as successful revalidations for two experienced helms.

After more than two decades of service, Olivia Byrne has stepped down from active duty with the Galway Lifeboat Station, marking the end of an extraordinary 23-year chapter defined by dedication, skill, and compassion.

Lough Derg RNLI has marked a significant milestone with the successful qualification of two of its volunteers following a rigorous day of assessments on Wednesday, 22 April.

After more than a decade of life-saving service in Dun Laoghaire, the RNLI is welcoming its new coxswain in long serving volunteer crew member Dave Farrell.

The volunteer crew at Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station trained with 10 foundation year medicine students from the University of Galway last week.

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.

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.

Twenty volunteer RNLI crew took part in the training exercise at the University of Galway Clinical Simulation and Interprofessional Education Facility at UHG.

Minister Seán Canney officially broke ground for the new Coast Guard Station in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. This project is a collaborative effort with the Office of Public Works (OPW), with Minister of State Kevin Boxer Moran also participating in the ceremony.

The dedicated volunteers of Howth RNLI have experienced yet another full and rewarding week, marked by both callouts and rigorous training sessions. Their unwavering commitment to safety and excellence was evident as they responded to emergencies and honed their skills through assessments.