September 2025

The volunteer crew from Bundoran RNLI responded to a Mayday after two kayakers capsized off Inishmurray, off the coast of County Sligo.

Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist a lone skipper on a 22ft yacht with engine failure and drifting towards shoals inside the Hagan Rock.

The volunteers of Bangor RNLI conducted three operations following reports of people in difficulty.

Sunday 28 September was a busy day for volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew from Lough Swilly lifeboat station, as they responded to two callouts within the space of one hour.

Dunmore East RNLI were requested to launch following report of a missing diver off Brownstown Head.

Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a seventeen-foot boat in difficulty.

Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew were paged at the request of Belfast Coastguard after a Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (EPIRB) was activated close to Ardglass.

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.

The volunteer crew at Courtown RNLI lifeboat station were requested to launch following a report by a member of the public saw what was thought to be a paddleboard in distress.

Bangor RNLI's volunteer crew were requested to assist the crew of a Rigid Inflatable Boat with suspected engine failure just off Bangor Bay.

Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a boat in difficulty.

The Galway lifeboat station at the New Docks in Galway will hold an open day on Sunday 28 September from 11am to 4pm and everyone is welcome to visit the station, see the lifeboat and meet the crew.

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.

Arranmore RNLI experienced a busy weekend with crew being awarded for the rescue of a kayaker, a long service award, two new recruits and two calls for assistance.

The volunteer crew at Kinsale RNLI were involved in a three-and-a-half-hour multi-agency search operation in what transpired to be a false alarm with good intent.

Kilkeel RNLI rescued two young paddleboarders after they got blown out to sea by strong offshore winds and an ebbing tide at Warrenpoint.

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.

Lifeboat crew with Donaghadee RNLI were launched twice this morning (Saturday 20 September) for two different callouts.

Carrybridge Lifeboat Station is delighted to announce that one of its dedicated shore crew, Nigel Carson has completed his Head Launcher passout which signifies that he is fully trained to command the launch and recovery of the lifeboat, a significant milestone in his lifesaving journey.

The volunteer crew at Bangor RNLI came to the aid of two people after their 31ft yacht had engine difficulty and broke down.