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Portrush RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch by the Coastguard at 7.06pm yesterday evening (Sunday), following reports of a 14-metre fishing vessel experiencing engine failure just off Ballycastle Harbour.

Crosshaven RNLI volunteers rescued a father and son who became cut off by the incoming tide while fishing from a disused pier below Camden Fort Meagher on Friday evening (30 October).

Slaney Search and Rescue is set to strengthen its operational capabilities following the award of €5,000 in funding through the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP).

The Irish Coast Guard has awarded two major contracts to Zodiac Milpro for the design, construction and delivery of 38 new search and rescue vessels, in a significant €14 million investment aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime rescue capability.

Wexford RNLI volunteers were called to assist a windsurfer in difficulty near Ardcavan Beach on Saturday afternoon (24 October), in what proved to be the first operational launch for the station’s new lifeboat, Cill Dara.

DROGHEDA COAST GUARD was mobilised on Monday afternoon, 26 October, following an emergency call reporting that a person had entered the River Boyne from the Bridge of Peace in Drogheda.

Lough Neagh Rescue volunteer crews were called into action after an 18ft motorboat carrying three people suffered engine failure on Lough Neagh.

Clifden RNLI came to the assistance of three sailors on Wednesday afternoon after their 46-foot yacht suffered engine failure in challenging sea conditions south-west of Inishbofin.

Drogheda Coast Guard volunteers assisted a motorboat experiencing mechanical difficulties on the River Boyne on Sunday afternoon, 18 October 2026, after concerns were raised about the vessel’s limited manoeuvrability amid approaching commercial shipping.

Tramore RNLI volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat to assist two people aboard a small fishing boat after it suffered engine failure off the Waterford coast.

Lough Ree RNLI volunteers were called to assist a fishing boat in difficulty this afternoon after the vessel experienced engine problems, leaving its skipper at risk of drifting into a rocky area on Lough Ree.

Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, JOHN AND JEAN LEWIS, assisted six people during two separate call-outs on Lower Lough Erne within 48 hours after two vessels encountered mechanical difficulties.

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.

Lough Ree RNLI volunteers responded to two separate incidents in less than 24 hours, including a search for a suspected person in the water in Athlone town during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Ballyglass RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was tasked at 6.37 pm on Monday, 12 October, following a report of a motor boat experiencing engine difficulties approximately half a mile south of Ballyglass Pier.

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.

Carrybridge RNLI volunteers responded to two separate incidents on Saturday 3 October, assisting a grounded vessel before later helping a person who had fallen into the water close to the lifeboat station.

A routine visit to photograph the work of Courtmacsherry RNLI volunteers took an unexpected turn on Saturday when internationally acclaimed lifeboat photographer Nigel Millard found himself swapping his camera for a place aboard the station’s lifeboat.

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.