Rescue

Galway RNLI’s volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard this afternoon to rescue two walkers on Hare Island who had been cut off from the shore by the incoming tide.

Portrush Inshore Lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard this evening to reports of paddleboarders in difficulty between Curran Point (East Strand) and the Skerries.

It was a busy Friday for the volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI with two taskings in quick succession.

Portrush All weather Lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard tonight to reports of a person in the water at Dunseverick

Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard following a 999 call from a person on board a jet ski that had broken down and was taking on water near Balbriggan harbour.

Wicklow RNLI brought two people to safety after their vessel developed mechanical problems two miles north of Wicklow Harbour.

Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, John and Jean Lewis, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess the situation where a 39ft cruiser with two adults onboard, had broken down.

Dunmore East RNLI launched to assist a 37-foot motor cruiser that had lost engine near Duncannon.

Fethard RNLI assisted two kayakers in difficulty off Baginbun Beach in force five winds on Thursday evening (3 July). Onlookers on Baginbun beach had noticed the kayakers in distress and raised the alarm with the Coast Guard.

Newcastle RNLI was involved in a multi-agency rescue to come to the aid of a young calf that got stuck on rocks close to the Bloody Bridge, three miles south of Newcastle.

Three Wicklow RNLI volunteer crew members have received official Letters of Thanks from RNLI Chief Executive Peter Sparkes following their actions which resulted in five lives being saved.

Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel suffered mechanical failure while fishing off the Wicklow coast.

kerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard yesterday afternoon (Thursday 26) following a 999 call from a member of the public reporting that a boat was in difficulty off Skerries headland.

Howth RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat to assist two sailors on a 42ft French yacht that had suffered engine failure approximately four miles North East of Howth.

The volunteer lifeboat crew at Lough Swilly RNLI launched their Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat to assist a lone fisherman whose small craft had developed engine trouble.

Ballycotton RNLI Lifeboat launched at the request of Dublin Coast Guard, following a call for assistance from the skipper of a 14-metre yacht which had encountered difficulties due to strong onshore winds approximately one and a half miles from Ram Head.

The volunteer crew of the Corrib Mask Search and Rescue CRBI were tasked on Sunday morning (22 June) to go to the aid of a vessel in difficulty on Lough Corrib.

The volunteer crew at Arklow lifeboat station were requested to launch to go to the assistance of a 10-meter fishing vessel, which had become disabled approximately 7 nautical miles southeast of Arklow Harbour.

Ballyglass RNLI were requested to launch as part of a multi-agency response following a report of a missing kayaker who had failed to make contact with his friend on shore who alerted the emergency services.

Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to three separate incidents in less than a week. Launching on Sunday (15 June), Tuesday (17 June) and Wednesday (18 June).