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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 133 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 121 min read


Crosshaven RNLI launch to drifting vessel deemed to be a danger to navigation
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.
Pat Nolan
Sep 121 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 122 min read


Clifden RNLI investigate suspicious object adrift in Clifden Bay
Clifden's volunteer crew launched their Atlantic 85 lifeboat on Tuesday night (9 September) after a member of the public reported seeing a reflective object drifting in the darkness in Clifden Bay.
Pat Nolan
Sep 101 min read


Larne RNLI tasked to the aid of two swimmers in difficulty off Ballygally Beach
Larne RNLI were requested to launch their Inshore Lifeboat and their All-Weather Lifeboat at the request of HM Coastguard after member of the public reported two swimmers in difficulty close to Ballygally Beach.
Robert Stone
Sep 102 min read


Bangor RNLI complete multi-agency training exercise
On Monday evening there was a flurry of activity on Belfast Lough when volunteer crews from Bangor, Donaghadee and Portaferrry RNLI came together with members of Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Ballyholme Yacht Club and Lagan Search and Rescue for a planned training exercise.
Robert Stone
Sep 91 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 92 min read


Sligo Bay RNLI launch to swimmer in difficulty
Sligo Bay RNLI was tasked by the Coast Guard following a call from a concerned member of the public. An experienced swimmer had got caught in strong currents off the swimming pool area and was been taken around Deadman's Point.
Pat Nolan
Sep 91 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 71 min read


Sligo Bay RNLI tasked to a teenager surfer in difficulty off Strandhill
At 8:58pm on Saturday 6 September, the volunteer crew at Sligo Bay lifeboat station were tasked by the Coast Guard to go to the aid of a teenager surfer reported to be in difficulty off Strandhill
Pat Nolan
Sep 71 min read


End of the busy summer season for RNLI lifeguards in Northern Ireland
Friday 5 September 2025 RNLI lifeguards in Northern Ireland bring their seasonal daily cover to a close however the team will continue a...
Robert Stone
Sep 51 min read


Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI respond to false alarm with good intent
Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI responded to a false alarm with good intent last night after flares were sighted off the County Down coast.
Robert Stone
Sep 52 min read


Carrybridge RNLI Volunteers Successfully Complete Shore and Boat Crew Passouts
Carrybridge Lifeboat Station is proud to announce that six of its dedicated shore crew members have completed their shore side assessments. Two boat crew have also completed Tier 2 assessments which signify they are fully trained boat crew, a significant milestone in their lifesaving journey.
Robert Stone
Sep 52 min read


Larne RNLI rescues three people after boat breaks down off coast
Larne RNLI came to the aid of three people onboard a broken down Rib four and a half miles off the Larne coast
Robert Stone
Sep 52 min read


Howth RNLI assists in cliff fall rescue at Howth Head
Howth RNLI was involved in a multi-agency rescue yesterday evening (Wednesday 3 September) after a person fell from cliffs at Whitewater Brook near the Baily Lighthouse.
Pat Nolan
Sep 41 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard tasked in multi-agency operation
Crosshaven Coast Guard were tasked as part of a multi-agency operation to a jet ski with two persons in difficulty at Lough Mahon.
Pat Nolan
Sep 31 min read


Late night search as Wicklow RNLI lifeboats launch as part of a multi-agency response to reports of missing person
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched both the all-weather lifeboat and inshore lifeboat after being paged by the Coast Guard who had received reports of a possible person in the water.
Pat Nolan
Sep 21 min read


Fenit RNLI invite public to Lifeboat Open Day
Fenit RNLI will open its doors for its station open day on Sunday 7 September from 1-5pm. All are welcome to attend for a fun-filled day out for all the family.
Pat Nolan
Sep 21 min read


Newcastle RNLI launched to kayakers reported to be in difficulty
Newcastle RNLI were requested to launch following reports off 2 kayakers in water after capsizing in surf off Newcastle beach.
Robert Stone
Sep 11 min read
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