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Kilkeel RNLI's New All-Weather Lifeboat Enters Operational Service
A new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat has officially entered service at Kilkeel RNLI, marking a significant milestone for the station and its volunteer crew after months of intensive training and preparation.

Robert Stone
Jun 82 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI Volunteers Honoured for Remarkable 120 Years of Combined Service
Five dedicated volunteers from Lough Swilly RNLI have been recognised for a combined 120 years of service to the lifesaving charity at a special awards ceremony held in Belfast.

Mary Kate Byrne
Jun 83 min read


Fenit RNLI Crews and Rescue 115 Locate Missing Boy During Evening Search Operation
On Monday, 25 May, Fenit RNLI launched both lifeboats and joined Rescue 115 in a search operation following reports of a missing boy at Camp Beach.

Pat Nolan
Jun 72 min read


President Catherine Connolly Marks Achill Island RNLI's 30 Years of Lifesaving Service
President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, visited Achill Island RNLI on Saturday (6 June) to commemorate the lifeboat station's 30th anniversary and unveil a specially commissioned plaque recognising three decades of lifesaving service at sea.

Pat Nolan
Jun 73 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Lifeboat Launched to Grounded Trawler with Seven Persons on Board
Crosshaven RNLI launched to a grounded trawler with seven people onboard near the south side of the Naval Base in Cork Harbour after a request from Valentia Coast Guard.

Pat Nolan
Jun 61 min read


Castletownbere RNLI Rescues RIB Following Engine Fire Off West Cork Coast
Castletownbere RNLI launched this afternoon to assist a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that suffered an engine fire near Ardnakinna Lighthouse in West Cork.

Pat Nolan
Jun 62 min read


Dún Laoghaire RNLI Responds to Two Emergency Callouts Involving Six People
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.

Pat Nolan
Jun 63 min read


Multi-Agency Response to Missing Person Incident on the Boyne
Boyne Fishermen’s Rescue and Recovery was tasked as part of a multi-agency response to a missing person incident, after concerns were raised that a person may have entered the water.

Pat Nolan
Jun 51 min read


Emergency Services Respond to Waterside Incident in Waterford
A multi-agency emergency response was launched in Waterford City early on Friday morning after reports of a person threatening to enter the water.

Pat Nolan
Jun 51 min read


Young Farmers Club Raises £1,100 for RNLI Lifeboat Stations on Lough Erne
The RNLI's lifesaving service on Lough Erne has received a welcome boost following a generous donation of £1,100 from Lisbellaw Young Farmers Club.

Mary Kate Byrne
Jun 52 min read


Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival Returns to Celebrate Maritime Heritage and Community Spirit
The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival, hosted by Sligo Bay RNLI, will return from 19–21 June, bringing three days of music, entertainment and community celebration to the heart of Mullaghmore as the popular event marks its 16th year.

Mary Kate Byrne
Jun 42 min read


Bangor RNLI Celebrates Outstanding Week as Five Volunteers Pass Key Operational Assessments
Five Bangor RNLI volunteers have achieved important operational qualifications in a remarkable week for the station. The newly qualified crew members will strengthen the charity's ability to respond to emergencies, demonstrating the high standards of training and commitment that keep RNLI crews rescue-ready around the clock.

Robert Stone
Jun 42 min read


Wicklow RNLI Rescues Two People from Capsized Rowing Boat Near Harbour
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat following reports of a capsized rowing boat with two people in the water approximately 200 metres north of Wicklow Harbour.

Pat Nolan
Jun 42 min read


Drogheda Coast Guard Assists Stranded Vessel on River Boyne During Busy Port Operations
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.

Pat Nolan
Jun 42 min read


Waterford City River Rescue Assists Yacht in Distress on River Suir
A yacht in difficulty on the River Suir prompted a response from Waterford City River Rescue crews following a request from the Irish Coast Guard.

Pat Nolan
Jun 31 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assists Disabled Yacht in Darkness off Cork Harbour
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were launched late on Tuesday night to assist a yacht with a disabled engine as it approached Cork Harbour after taking part in a two-handed race from the UK.

Pat Nolan
Jun 31 min read


Fethard RNLI Opens Doors to New Volunteers as Station Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Fethard RNLI is inviting members of the public to learn more about volunteering with the lifesaving charity at a recruitment evening on Friday, 5 June 2026.

Pat Nolan
Jun 32 min read


Kilkeel RNLI Assists Vessel Taking on Water Near Carlingford Marina
Kilkeel RNLI volunteers came to the aid of two people onboard a small pleasure craft after the vessel began taking on water while approaching Carlingford Marina.

Robert Stone
Jun 22 min read


Dunmore East RNLI Called to Aid Disabled Vessel South-East of Hook Head
Dunmore East RNLI volunteers came to the aid of two people aboard a disabled motor cruiser after the vessel suffered engine difficulties off Hook Head.

Pat Nolan
Jun 12 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Responds to Cruiser with Engine Failure on Lough Derg
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.

Pat Nolan
May 311 min read
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