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Larne RNLI rescues two people after boat breaks down off coast
Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a seventeen-foot boat in difficulty.
Robert Stone
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew respond to mayday call
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.
Robert Stone
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Bangor RNLI assists two people on boat with engine trouble
Bangor RNLI's volunteer crew were requested to assist the crew of a Rigid Inflatable Boat with suspected engine failure just off Bangor Bay.
Robert Stone
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Larne RNLI rescues three people after boat breaks down off coast
Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a boat in difficulty.
Robert Stone
Sep 26, 20252 min read


First shout for new Coxswain as Larne RNLI launches following report of a swimmer in difficulty
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.
Robert Stone
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Night time shouts for Howth RNLI volunteers
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Howth RNLI were launched twice at night last week to separate incidents off the coast.
Pat Nolan
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Kilkeel RNLI rescue two paddleboarders who get swept out to sea off Warrenpoint
Kilkeel RNLI rescued two young paddleboarders after they got blown out to sea by strong offshore winds and an ebbing tide at Warrenpoint.
Robert Stone
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Crosshaven RNLI rescues dog after 180ft cliff fall
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were paged to respond after a dog had fallen from cliffs east of Roberts Cove. The owner was on a kayak in the area looking for their dog.
Pat Nolan
Sep 21, 20251 min read


Two lifeboat launches for Donaghadee RNLI on Saturday morning
Lifeboat crew with Donaghadee RNLI were launched twice this morning (Saturday 20 September) for two different callouts.
Robert Stone
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Bangor RNLI comes to the aid of 2 people after yacht gets into difficulty
The volunteer crew at Bangor RNLI came to the aid of two people after their 31ft yacht had engine difficulty and broke down.
Robert Stone
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Arranmore RNLI crew receive award for saving life of kayaker
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.
Pat Nolan
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Busy Saturday for Lough Neagh Rescue volunteers with double rescue
The volunteer crew of Lough Neagh Rescue had a busy Saturday evening with two separate incidents.
Robert Stone
Sep 14, 20252 min read


Crosshaven RNLI rescue 8 yachtsmen in 3m seas
Crosshaven RNLI were tasked to the aid of a of a yacht disabled 2 to 3 miles south of Roches Point.
Pat Nolan
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Crosshaven RNLI tasked to de-masted yacht
Crosshaven RNLI were tasked to the aid of a dismasted yacht near number 7 Buoy and Whitegate refinery.
Pat Nolan
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Carrybridge RNLI tasked to 3 separate rescues within an 8 hour period
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.
Robert Stone
Sep 13, 20253 min read


Enniskillen RNLI supports flank station to assist cruiser with 2 people onboard
Enniskillen RNLI supported flank station, Carrybridge, who had received two calls for assistance from Belfast Coastguard.
Robert Stone
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Larne RNLI respond to report of a swimmer in difficulty
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.
Robert Stone
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Bundoran RNLI rescue two casualties from the water at Tullan Strand
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI were paged following reports of two people in difficulty in the water at Tullan Strand, Bundoran.
Pat Nolan
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Lough Neagh Rescue launch multi-station response to double yacht rescue
Lough Neagh Rescue volunteer lifeboat crews were paged by Belfast Coastguard to assist two sailing yachts, each with 2 people on board, stranded on a lee shore north of Ballyronan Marina.
Robert Stone
Sep 7, 20252 min read


Multi-agency search after man falls overboard from ferry
A major serach and rescue operation was launched this morning (Sunday 7 September) following reports that man had fallen off the Tarbert to Killimer ferry in the River Shannon
Pat Nolan
Sep 7, 20251 min read
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