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Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI were tasked as part of a multi-agency response following the activation of an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon).

As communities across the country prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the RNLI are issuing a joint appeal urging the public to stay safe in, on, or near the water.

A new, purpose-built Coast Guard station has officially opened its doors in Westport, County Mayo.

Crosshaven RNLI was tasked as part of a multi agency search instigated by the Coast Guard after a distress flare was seen off the coast at Trabolgan.

Crosshaven RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to a report of a possible person sighted in the water near Fountainstown.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit was dispatched to assist a vessel that had become stuck in strong currents near Killaloe Bridge.

Clifden RNLI was tasked as part of a multi-agency response by the Irish Coast Guard to a report of an emergency beacon activation (EPIRB).

Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the assistance of three surfers in difficulty off Carrownisky, southwest of Louisburgh.

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.

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.

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.

Sligo Bay RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard following a call from a member of the public who had noticed clothing left unattended for some time at the swimming pool area at Deadman's Point in Rosses Point.

The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are jointly appealing to anyone planning a festive dip over the upcoming Christmas period, to be mindful of the potential risks and to put safety first.

During Storm Bram, the Toe Head/Glandore Coast Guard Unit was called into action by Valentia MRSC to to to the aid of a liveaboard boat had broken free from its mooring in Castlehaven Harbour.

A razor boat with two fishermen got into difficulty two miles east of Balbriggan, reporting water ingress and a complete loss of power. The callout triggered a multi-agency response involving Clogherhead RNLI, Skerries RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116.

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.

A multi-agency rescue effort was launched in response to reports of a person entering the water south of Killaloe Bridge.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit responded to a call for assistance from a 29-foot cruiser experiencing engine difficulties near Gortmore Point, close to Terryglass Harbour on the northern end of Lough Derg.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit was dispatched to assist a vessel drifting south of Killaloe. The situation arose when the skipper of the vessel, attempting to recover the boat from the water at the Ballina slipway, lost his footing and fell overboard.

As the bank holiday approaches, the Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) collectively urge the public to prioritise safety when engaging in water activities.