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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
7 days ago2 min read


Two Bangor RNLI volunteers presented with 30 year Long Service Awards
Bangor RNLI Helms John Bell and James Gillespie have been recognised by the charity with 30 year Long Service Awards.
Robert Stone
Nov 252 min read


First sod turned on new state of the art Coast Guard station for Greystones
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.
Pat Nolan
Nov 202 min read


Galway RNLI Long Service Awards
Three crew with Galway RNLI have been presented with Long Service Awards in recognition of their dedication and commitment as long-serving volunteers with Galway Lifeboat Station.
Pat Nolan
Nov 183 min read


Larne RNLI attends bell ringing ceremony for new Shannon class lifeboat
A new Shannon class lifeboat is coming to Larne RNLI. The lifeboat will replace the station’s all-weather Trent class lifeboat, Dr John McSparran, which has served the community off the Larne coast for the last quarter of a century.
Robert Stone
Oct 213 min read


Skerries lifeboat operations manager retires after 44 years dedicated service
Niall McGrotty recently stepped down as lifeboat operations manager after 44 years of volunteering for Skerries RNLI.
Pat Nolan
Oct 142 min read


€380 Pint of Murphy’s Steals the Show as ‘Dress to Impress’ RNLI Dinner Dance Raises Over €17,000
Last Friday 3rd October, 101 guests from Ballycotton and the surrounding area Dressed To Impress for a Ballycotton RNLI Fundraising Dinner Dance, hosted in the elegant surroundings of the Bayview Hotel overlooking Ballycotton harbour and lifeboat.
Pat Nolan
Oct 62 min read


Aran Islands RNLI co-host Emergency Services Day on Inis Mór
Aran Islands RNLI in partnership with An Garda Síochána & Aran Fire and Rescue held the first ever Emergency Services Day on Inis Mór.
Pat Nolan
Oct 22 min read


Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station Open Day
The Galway lifeboat station at the New Docks in Galway will hold an open day on Sunday 28 September from 11am to 4pm and everyone is welcome to visit the station, see the lifeboat and meet the crew.
Pat Nolan
Sep 242 min read


Arranmore RNLI volunteers recognised for rescue efforts and long service
Arranmore RNLI experienced a busy weekend with crew being awarded for the rescue of a kayaker, a long service award, two new recruits and two calls for assistance.
Pat Nolan
Sep 233 min read


Bangor RNLI complete multi-agency training exercise
On Monday evening there was a flurry of activity on Belfast Lough when volunteer crews from Bangor, Donaghadee and Portaferrry RNLI came together with members of Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Ballyholme Yacht Club and Lagan Search and Rescue for a planned training exercise.
Robert Stone
Sep 91 min read


Fenit RNLI invite public to Lifeboat Open Day
Fenit RNLI will open its doors for its station open day on Sunday 7 September from 1-5pm. All are welcome to attend for a fun-filled day out for all the family.
Pat Nolan
Sep 21 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard tasked following a report of kite surfers in difficulty
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.
Pat Nolan
Aug 301 min read


Old Head Golf Links launch inaugural Atlantic Swim Challenge for Kinsale RNLI
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.
Pat Nolan
Aug 272 min read


Red Bay RNLI to go to the assistance of a 13m yacht with engine failure
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.
Robert Stone
Aug 231 min read


Dún Laoghaire RNLI brings sailor to safety after yacht gets into difficulty
Dun Laoghaire RNLI brought a sailor to safety after yacht gets into difficulty as volunteers and supporters had gathered to welcome Taidhg Trocmé, a teenager who walked over 390km solo from Arranmore Island in Donegal, to Dún Laoghaire in aid of the RNLI
Pat Nolan
Aug 182 min read


Achill Island RNLI volunteer crew come to aid of 3 paddleboarders at Keem Bay
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the aid of three paddleboarders at Keem Bay. An Open Day, as part of the local Féile Chill Damhnait, was taking place at the lifeboat station when the call for help was made.
Pat Nolan
Aug 172 min read


Bundoran RNLI to host 5th annual Emergency Services Open Day
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI, together with locally based emergency services, will hold their 5th annual RNLI and Emergency Services Open Day on Sunday August 24th at Bundoran Lifeboat Station, The Pier, Bundoran.
Pat Nolan
Aug 122 min read


Long distance athlete Vini sets off from Howth RNLI to run the coast of Ireland
Volunteers from Howth RNLI joined with Vini Cardoso, a local resident, artist, and long‑distance runner, on his first steps, as he embarked on a remarkable self‑supported run around the entire circumference of Ireland to fundraise for RNLI lifeboat crews nationwide
Pat Nolan
Aug 22 min read


Wicklow RNLI opens its doors and lifeboats to the public
On Sunday last (20 July) Wicklow RNLI volunteers opened its station doors and lifeboats to the public. Considering the heavy rain early in the morning, it turned into a successful day which was enjoyed by all.
Pat Nolan
Jul 242 min read
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