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Dunmore East RNLI were requested to launch following report of a missing diver off Brownstown Head.

Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a seventeen-foot boat in difficulty.

Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew were tasked to the aid of a 44ft yacht with two persons onboard lost engine power and ran aground hitting rocks close to Ardglass harbour.

The volunteer crew at Courtown RNLI lifeboat station were requested to launch following a report by a member of the public saw what was thought to be a paddleboard in distress.

Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a boat in difficulty.

The Galway lifeboat station at the New Docks in Galway will hold an open day on Sunday 28 September from 11am to 4pm and everyone is welcome to visit the station, see the lifeboat and meet the crew.

Larne RNLI respond to report of a swimmer in difficulty close to Ballygally Beach in first shout as Coxswain for volunteer crew member Roy McMullan.

Arranmore RNLI experienced a busy weekend with crew being awarded for the rescue of a kayaker, a long service award, two new recruits and two calls for assistance.

The volunteer lifeboat crew at Howth RNLI were launched twice at night last week to separate incidents off the coast.

Kilkeel RNLI rescued two young paddleboarders after they got blown out to sea by strong offshore winds and an ebbing tide at Warrenpoint.

Lifeboat crew with Donaghadee RNLI were launched twice this morning (Saturday 20 September) for two different callouts.

Carrybridge Lifeboat Station is delighted to announce that one of its dedicated shore crew, Nigel Carson has completed his Head Launcher passout which signifies that he is fully trained to command the launch and recovery of the lifeboat, a significant milestone in his lifesaving journey.

Two young volunteer crew members from Arranmore RNLI are being recognised by the charity for their part in the September 2023 rescue of kayaker Malachy Doyle.

The volunteer crew of Lough Neagh Rescue had a busy Saturday evening with two separate incidents.

Crosshaven RNLI were tasked to the aid of a of a yacht disabled 2 to 3 miles south of Roches Point.

Crosshaven RNLI were tasked to the aid of a dismasted yacht near number 7 Buoy and Whitegate refinery.

Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a 10 metre vessel with two people on board, reported to be grounded approx. 1 mile North East of Naan Island.

Enniskillen RNLI supported flank station, Carrybridge, who had received two calls for assistance from Belfast Coastguard.

Crosshaven RNLI were requested to launch to a vessel that had broken it's mooring and was now deemed to be a danger to navigation.

Larne RNLI were requested to launch their Inshore D class Lifeboat at the request of HM Coastguard after a member of the Police Service of Northern Ireland reported a swimmer in difficulty close to Ballygally Beach.