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Rescue


Red Bay RNLI tasked to the aid of a small boat with one person on board
Red Bay Lifeboat crew was called into action to assist a fisherman in distress off the North Antrim Coast. The lifeboat launched at precisely 10:06 am to respond to the emergency situation involving a small boat with one person on board.
Robert Stone
Nov 301 min read


Multi-agency rescue response to razor boat with two on board
A razor boat with two fishermen got into difficulty two miles east of Balbriggan, reporting water ingress and a complete loss of power. The callout triggered a multi-agency response involving Clogherhead RNLI, Skerries RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116.
Pat Nolan
Nov 302 min read


Sligo Bay RNLI launch following a report of a wing foiler in difficulty
Sligo Bay Lifeboat was called into action by the Coast Guard. The call came after a concerned member of the public reported a wing foiler who appeared to be in difficulty off the first beach in Rosses Point
Pat Nolan
Nov 301 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit part of multi-agency response to reports of a person entering the water south of Killaloe Bridge
A multi-agency rescue effort was launched in response to reports of a person entering the water south of Killaloe Bridge.
Pat Nolan
Nov 181 min read


Donaghadee RNLI launches into gale force conditions to assist fishermen
Donaghadee RNLI volunteer crew was called into action to assist a group of fishermen in distress.
Robert Stone
Nov 142 min read


Rosslare Harbour RNLI tasked to the aid of four people aboard a yacht off Blackwater
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Rosslare Harbour RNLI sprang into action after receiving an urgent request from the Coast Guard. The distress call concerned a yacht with four crew members aboard, which was reportedly taking on water inside the Rusk Channel off Blackwater.
Pat Nolan
Nov 132 min read


Four callouts in 48 hours for the volunteer crew at Arranmore RNLI
The volunteer crew at Arranmore RNLI have been exceptionally busy, responding to four callouts within the span of just 48 hours.
Pat Nolan
Nov 122 min read


Kilmore Quay RNLI volunteers tasked in the early hours to assist lone sailor
Kilmore Quay RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was tasked to the aid of a lone sailor aboard a 12-meter yacht required assistance due to engine failure
Pat Nolan
Nov 101 min read


Busy week for Howth RNLI volunteer crew members
The dedicated volunteers of Howth RNLI have experienced yet another full and rewarding week, marked by both callouts and rigorous training sessions. Their unwavering commitment to safety and excellence was evident as they responded to emergencies and honed their skills through assessments.
Pat Nolan
Nov 102 min read


Portaferry RNLI crew assist seven people after RIB suffers engine failure
Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew sprang into action following a call for help from a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with seven people onboard that had suffered engine failure.
Robert Stone
Nov 102 min read


Larne RNLI rescues four people onboard small rib that breaks down
Larne RNLI came to the aid of four divers onboard a broken-down rib.
Robert Stone
Nov 92 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to assist two persons on board a 29 foot cruiser with engine difficulty
Killaloe Coast Guard unit responded to a call for assistance from a 29-foot cruiser experiencing engine difficulties near Gortmore Point, close to Terryglass Harbour on the northern end of Lough Derg.
Pat Nolan
Nov 81 min read


First callout onboard all-weather lifeboat for volunteer crew member asLarne RNLI respond to a yacht in difficulty
First callout onboard all-weather lifeboat for volunteer crew member as Larne RNLI swiftly responded to a report of a yacht in difficulty.
Robert Stone
Nov 82 min read


Ballyglass RNLI assists fishing vessel in Broadhaven Bay
Ballyglass RNLI's all-weather lifeboat was called into action following a request from Malin Head Coast Guard radio. The lifeboat was dispatched to assist a fishing boat with two people on board that was experiencing engine trouble in Broadhaven Bay.
Pat Nolan
Nov 71 min read


Castletownbere RNLI rescues four as 13m fishing trawler gets into difficulty
Castletownbere RNLI rescued four fishermen after they issued a Mayday when their 13m trawler hit a post inside the harbour and rapidly took on water.
Pat Nolan
Oct 302 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to a vessel drifting South of Killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard unit was dispatched to assist a vessel drifting south of Killaloe. The situation arose when the skipper of the vessel, attempting to recover the boat from the water at the Ballina slipway, lost his footing and fell overboard.
Pat Nolan
Oct 281 min read


Lough Neagh Rescue tasked to persons in the water at Blackers Point
Lough Neagh Rescue was dispatched by HM Coastguard to a critical situation involving individuals in the water at Blackers Point.
Robert Stone
Oct 261 min read


Boyne Fisherman's Rescue and Recovery tasked to reports of a person in distress at Sunshine Bar
Boyne Fisherman's Rescue and Recovery respond to reports of a person in distress at Sunshine Bar. The swift and coordinated response that followed ensured a positive outcome in a potentially dangerous situation.
Pat Nolan
Oct 252 min read


Castletownbere and Baltimore RNLI respond to Mayday off Dursey Island
Castletownbere and Baltimore RNLI responded to a Mayday after a 35m fishing trawler with 12 onboard, took on water off Dursey Island in West Cork.
Pat Nolan
Oct 222 min read


Bundoran RNLI respond to mayday after two kayakers capsized off Inishmurray
The volunteer crew from Bundoran RNLI responded to a Mayday after two kayakers capsized off Inishmurray, off the coast of County Sligo.
Pat Nolan
Oct 202 min read
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