June 2025

Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew pagers sounded at 9.35am this morning (Friday 20 June) when a 999 call was received from two people whose small motorboat had run out of fuel 1 mile from Guns Island just off Ballyhornan, at the entrance to Strangford Lough.

The volunteer crew of Howth RNLI launched their inshore lifeboat yesterday afternoon (19 June) just before 4:30pm, to reports of three children cut off by the tide near Lion’s Head – a popular swimming spot on the south side of the Howth peninsula, close to the Bailey Lighthouse.

With warm temperatures forecast for the next few days, the RNLI is urging people to be aware of the dangers and to know what to do should they find themselves in difficulty in water.

Water Safety Ireland has condemned the deliberate removal of lifebuoys near open water locations in Galway, saying the absence of the flotation aids could have fatal consequences.

Youghal RNLI came to the aid of two fishermen and a kayaker in separate incidents

Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the assistance of an injured crew member on a yacht one mile off Rosslare Europort

Wicklow RNLI launched twice in the space of five hours yesterday (Monday 16 June) . The first call out was to assist the crew of a pleasure craft with engine failure while the second was to go to the aid of a person trapped at the bottom of a cliff.

Bangor RNLI welcomed a visit from Rev. Elliot Swattridge and some of the children. Following a tour of the station the children then presented the Bangor crew with a cheque for £300.

Kilmore Quay RNLI launched to assist the crew of a 12m yacht with a fouled propeller just south of Carnsore Point.

Portrush All weather Lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a fishing boat with four people on board in difficulty

Tramore lifeboat crew launched at approximately 5.20am this morning (Saturday 14 June), following a report of an exhausted swimmer in difficulty clinging to rocks in Tramore Bay.

Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel suffered mechanical failure while fishing for whelk off the Wicklow coast.

It’s been a busy and successful week at Howth RNLI, with several crew members completing vital operational assessments — including one who was called out on a rescue mid-assessment.

Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor after their sailing vessel encountered engine failure upon entry to Ardglass Harbour.

Arranmore RNLI's volunteer crew and the family of new Coxswain Kieran O’Donnell were at the lifeboat station to welcome him ashore following his final assessment.

Volunteers at Arklow RNLI and their invited guests, recently hosted a special visit to the lifeboat station from Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Vice President of the lifesaving charity and former Deputy Chair

Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to investigate an activation of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) south west of Rockabill lighthouse.

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as its official charity partner for the next three years.

Donaghadee RNLI's volunteers were paged twice over the weekend to assist the crew of two yachts in difficulty.

In the early hours of this morning (Bank Holiday Monday 2 June) at 1.28am, Clogherhead RNLI was requested by the Dublin Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre to assist two sailors on a yacht with two sailors onboard that had drifted onto rocks and a shingle beach near Gyles Quay, Dundalk.