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Crosshaven RNLI was requested to assist alongside Guileen Coast Guard Unit and Cobh Gardaí in a search for a reported missing person in the Cobh area on Friday evening.

Arklow RNLI volunteers were kept busy during the recent spell of warm weather, responding to three separate incidents over the course of a week.

Arklow RNLI marks a remarkable milestone this year as it celebrates 200 years of lifesaving service with a special Lifeboat Station Open Day on Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue (BIR) has taken another significant step forward in its lifesaving capabilities with the commissioning of a brand-new launch system, purpose-built for its 7-metre Excalibre RIB.

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Saturday (25 July), a Dublin fisherman is sharing how the RNLI's Float to Live advice helped save his life after his boat capsized on the River Shannon.

Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat Station welcomed hundreds of visitors on Sunday (19 July) for its annual Open Day, as the volunteer crew and fundraising team opened the station and lifeboats to the public for an afternoon of family fun, demonstrations and lifesaving advice.

Lough Neagh Rescue volunteers assisted two people after a jet ski became disabled near Maghery, safely towing the craft and its occupants ashore.

Carrybridge RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew responded to three separate call outs over a busy weekend on Lough Erne, assisting two vessels in difficulty before helping to locate an overdue boater in the early hours of Monday morning.

Aran Islands RNLI volunteers have responded to an exceptional 10 call outs in just seven days, highlighting another busy period for the dedicated crew who remain on call around the clock to save lives at sea.

Arranmore RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crew responded to four requests for assistance in the space of one week after being tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to three medical evacuations and a report of a possible person in difficulty in the water.

Castletownbere RNLI launched on Monday afternoon (20 July) to assist two sailors after their yacht began taking on water approximately seven miles west-south-west of Sheep's Head.

Bangor RNLI volunteers came to the aid of a sailor and his dog afternoon after their yacht began taking on water during a passage from Donaghadee to Belfast.

Ballyglass RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew launched to assist a yacht taking on water in Killala Bay with six people on board. Following an overnight service lasting almost 12 hours, the yacht was safely towed to Killybegs with all six people brought to safety.

Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of three people who were blown offshore, shortly after volunteers had completed a routine training exercise.

Fethard RNLI came to the aid of two people yesterday (Sunday 19 July) after their 17ft motorboat broke down approximately one mile off Hook Head.

Wicklow RNLI's all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea launched to assist a yacht with four people onboard after it developed mechanical difficulties near Greystones.

Portaferry RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew responded to two separate emergency call outs on Sunday afternoon

Crosshaven RNLI launched on Sunday evening to assist four people after their 19-foot pleasure craft developed engine trouble between Cobh and Aghada.

Lough Derg RNLI volunteers launched this morning after a person was reported in the water in Youghal Bay.

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI responded to two separate emergency callouts in quick succession on Saturday (18 July), bringing a busy day to a successful conclusion with seven people brought safely to shore.