Events

Arklow RNLI is preparing to celebrate a remarkable 200 years of saving lives at sea with a special Bicentenary Gala Dinner in November, marking two centuries of service to the local community.

The new Atlantic 85 class lifeboat Davdot has been officially named at a special ceremony and service of dedication at Lough Swilly RNLI Lifeboat Station this afternoon (Saturday 10 October), marking a significant milestone in the station’s history.

President Catherine Connolly unveils commemorative plaque at Ireland’s oldest established RNLI lifeboat station.

A major multi-agency search and rescue training exercise was held on Lough Corrib on Saturday 3 October, bringing together Civil Defence teams from across the west and midlands, Coast Guard personnel, air support and local search and rescue volunteers.

Fethard RNLI volunteers past and present came together with members of the local community on Saturday 19 September to celebrate three decades of lifesaving service at the station.

Newcastle RNLI has officially named two new lifeboats, Berylium and Cameronian. Funded by generous supporters Beryl Williamson and Margaret Cameron, the boats mark a new era of lifesaving capability for the station and its volunteer crew.

There are moments in the life of a Coast Guard unit that stand out, moments that bring a particular sense of pride. Recently, Drogheda Coast Guard experienced one of those moments when, for the first time, the unit was able to field a fully operational, all-female Search and Rescue boat crew.

A new Shannon class lifeboat has been officially named Bobby Cameron during a special naming ceremony and Service of Dedication at Kilkeel Lifeboat Station in County Down today (Saturday 22 August).

Bundoran RNLI is bringing emergency services together for its sixth annual Open Day on Sunday 30 August, from 1–4pm. Meet the teams, explore specialist equipment, watch demonstrations and pick up vital safety advice. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Fenit RNLI volunteers had a particularly busy weekend, responding to three separate call outs within a 24-hour period while also hosting the station’s annual Open Day.

The Aran Islands RNLI has marked a significant milestone after its Severn class lifeboat, David Kirkaldy, completed its 1,000th service launch becoming the first RNLI lifeboat in Ireland to reach the landmark.

Arklow RNLI has thanked everyone who attended its Lifeboat Station Open Day on Sunday, after large crowds visited the station to help celebrate the charity's 200 years of lifesaving service in the town.

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.

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.

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.

Courtmacsherry RNLI's all-weather lifeboat Val Adnams launched shortly after 11.00am on Saturday morning following reports of a diver in difficulty approximately 12 miles south of the Seven Heads, West Cork.

Larne RNLI has officially named its new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat Machiko Nancy during a special naming ceremony and Service of Dedication held at East Antrim Boat Club on Saturday afternoon.

Lough Derg RNLI volunteer and Irish Coast Guard Rescue 115 Co-Pilot Paraic Slattery has been recognised alongside his Rescue 115 colleagues for their role in the dramatic rescue of 14 fishermen from the stricken fishing vessel Fastnet off the Kerry coast in December 2025.

Two long-serving volunteers from Galway RNLI have been recognised for 30 years of dedicated service, while a third crew member received a 20-year long service award at a recent RNLI volunteer recognition ceremony.