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Kilmore Quay RNLI launched to assist three people aboard yacht with fouled prop
Kilmore Quay RNLI launched to assist the crew of a 12m yacht with a fouled propeller just south of Carnsore Point.
Pat Nolan
Jun 161 min read


Portrush RNLI launched to fishing vessel in difficulties at Portrush
Portrush All weather Lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a fishing boat with four people on board in difficulty
Pat Nolan
Jun 151 min read


Tramore RNLI rescue exhausted swimmer in early hours
Tramore lifeboat crew launched at approximately 5.20am this morning (Saturday 14 June), following a report of an exhausted swimmer in difficulty clinging to rocks in Tramore Bay.
Pat Nolan
Jun 141 min read


Wicklow RNLI launch to the aid of three fisherman
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel suffered mechanical failure while fishing for whelk off the Wicklow coast.
Pat Nolan
Jun 141 min read


Howth RNLI Crew Complete Key Assessments – and Launch on Rescue Mid-Assessment
It’s been a busy and successful week at Howth RNLI, with several crew members completing vital operational assessments — including one who was called out on a rescue mid-assessment.
Pat Nolan
Jun 132 min read


Newcastle RNLI assists lone sailor after vessel has engine problems
Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor after their sailing vessel encountered engine failure upon entry to Ardglass Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Jun 122 min read


Arranmore RNLI welcomes new Coxswain
Arranmore RNLI's volunteer crew and the family of new Coxswain Kieran O’Donnell were at the lifeboat station to welcome him ashore following his final assessment.
Robert Stone
Jun 122 min read


Arklow RNLI host special visitor in advance of 200th anniversary
Volunteers at Arklow RNLI and their invited guests, recently hosted a special visit to the lifeboat station from Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Vice President of the lifesaving charity and former Deputy Chair
Pat Nolan
Jun 122 min read


Skerries RNLI launch to investigate distress signal
Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to investigate an activation of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) south west of Rockabill lighthouse.
Pat Nolan
Jun 122 min read


Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland names RNLI as charity partner
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as its official charity partner for the next three years.
Robert Stone
Jun 122 min read


Donaghadee RNLI launch twice within 48 hours to assist sailors
Donaghadee RNLI's volunteers were paged twice over the weekend to assist the crew of two yachts in difficulty.
Robert Stone
Jun 122 min read


Clogherhead RNLI rescues two sailors near Gyles Quay
In the early hours of this morning (Bank Holiday Monday 2 June) at 1.28am, Clogherhead RNLI was requested by the Dublin Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre to assist two sailors on a yacht with two sailors onboard that had drifted onto rocks and a shingle beach near Gyles Quay, Dundalk.
Pat Nolan
Jun 12 min read


Water safety warning ahead of June Bank Holiday weekend
The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are urging the public to take extra precautions in and around water over the June bank holiday weekend.
Pat Nolan
May 312 min read


Achill Island RNLI comes to the aid of two fishermen
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the aid of two fishermen onboard a small fishing vessel
Pat Nolan
May 222 min read


Larne RNLI launch to reports of a person in the water at Glenarm Marina
Larne RNLI came to the aid of a person who had fallen into the water
Robert Stone
May 161 min read


Union Hall RNLI launches to report of an overdue swimmer at Squince beach
Union Hall RNLI volunteers were paged to a report of an overdue swimmer at Squince beach. The alarm was raised following a 999 call to the Coast Guard from a member of the public.
Pat Nolan
May 152 min read


Courtown RNLI launch to aid crew on sailing vessel
Courtown RNLI was requested to launch to assist the crew of a sailing vessel off the north beach
Pat Nolan
May 31 min read
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