IRCG

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked on Sunday afternoon to investigate reports of a fuel spill at Ballina Quay on Lough Derg, following concerns raised by members of the public.

Volunteers from Youghal Coast Guard Unit were tasked yesterday evening following reports of a possible kayaker in difficulty off the local coastline.

A multi-agency search operation was conducted overnight and into this morning following reports of a missing man in the Ferrybridge area of Ballyduff, Co. Kerry.

As temperatures rise and people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather this weekend, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding the public that while the air may feel warm, the water remains dangerously cold.

Volunteer lifeboat crew at Dún Laoghaire RNLI responded to two separate emergency incidents involving four adults and two children, rescuing three people from the water and escorting a disabled vessel safely back to harbour.

Drogheda Coast Guard Unit was tasked this afternoon to assist a small vessel that became stranded and lost power on the River Boyne during a full flood tide.

Emergency services mounted a major search and rescue operation on Carlingford Lough on Tuesday after a fishing vessel carrying two people sank in the waterway.

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to assist a cruiser experiencing engine difficulties south of Portumna on Lough Derg. A boat crew launched from Killaloe while a shore team responded to Dromineer Harbour as part of the operation.

A swimmer was safely rescued this afternoon (Sunday 31 May), after becoming trapped beneath the wooden bridge at Dollymount Beach, thanks to the swift actions of local Sea Scouts who were nearby completing a leadership training exercise.

Volunteers from Tramore RNLI rescued three people from rocks beneath cliffs near Tramore Pier following a jet ski incident that prompted a multi-agency emergency response.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit was tasked to assist a cruiser experiencing engine difficulties on Lough Derg.

Ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend, Ireland’s key water safety agencies are urging the public to exercise caution when taking part in activities on or near the water, warning that cold water temperatures continue to pose a significant risk despite warmer weather conditions.

Killaloe Coast Guard responded to a vessel in difficulty on Tuesday evening after reports of engine failure south of Killaloe Bridge.

Volunteer crew members from the Courtmacsherry RNLI launched twice within hours on Sunday afternoon after separate reports of swimmers getting into difficulty off the West Cork coast during blustery offshore conditions.

The volunteers of the Crosshaven Coast Guard received their third callout in just 48 hours following reports of a vessel on the rocks near Aghada.

Crosshaven Coast Guard volunteers were tasked by MRSC Valentia to assist a 15-metre yacht located approximately two nautical miles south of Roche’s Point with two persons onboard.

It has been a busy 24 hours for Drogheda Coast Guard, with volunteers responding to two separate incidents in the Drogheda area involving concerns for people near the River Boyne.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit respond to a call for assistance involving a drifting powerboat on Lough Derg.

Valentia Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew at Aran Islands RNLI to launch after reports that a person had separated from friends, while exploring Straw Island and had failed to return.

As the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, leading water safety organisations are urging the public to prioritise safety when visiting coastal areas or taking part in water-based activities.