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

Aran Islands RNLI lifeboat volunteers was involved in two medical evacuations from Inis Mór this week, responding swiftly and efficiently to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients involved.

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.

Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor who suffered an injury on a pleasure craft while close to shore.

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

Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were tasked to the aid of two people on board a vessel with a propellor entanglement.

For the second morning this week, Arranmore RNLI were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in a medical evacuation from the island.

A new Shannon class lifeboat has arrived at its new home at Larne RNLI yesterday (Sunday 15 February). The lifeboat arrived at 1358hrs (1.58pm) to coincide with the number on the side of the lifeboat which will be named Machiko Nancy at a special ceremony and service of dedication later this year.

Arranmore RNLI volunteers were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in a medical evacuation from the island.

Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, the Ted Dawber, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess the situation where a 28ft cruiser with two people onboard, had run aground near Kesh.

Aran Islands RNLI were called into action by the Irish Coast Guard to carry out a medical evacuation from Inis Mór.

This Sunday, 15 February, marks a significant milestone for Larne RNLI as they prepare to welcome their new Shannon class lifeboat to the station.

The 6th annual Dunmore East RNLI open water swim event is back this year taking place on Sunday the 24th of May 2026.

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.

Retired Newcastle RNLI volunteer Jonny Whyte says he is indebted to his local lifeboat team who came to his aid following a serious accident at his home 18 months ago.

Portaferry RNLI volunteer Vera Murphy was recently presented with her 30 years of service award in Portaferry RNLI Station by the station's Fundraising President, Mrs. Eveleigh Brownlow.

Courtmacsherry RNLI launched to assist three surfers who found themselves in difficulty off Inchydoney Beach in Clonakilty Bay.

Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew member Oliver Rogers has recently passed out as helm of the station's inshore lifeboat, Blue Peter V, and has become the third generation of his family to take charge of the Blue Peter lifeboat.

Volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI extend their heartiest congratulations to crew members Deirdre Gleeson and Paraic Slattery who were passed out on their Tier 1 assessments by Lenny Fourie, RNLI Coastal Trainer Assessor.

Dún Laoghaire RNLI crew requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist three persons in the water and an unmanned jetski at the mouth of Dún Laoghaire Harbour.