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West of Ireland RNLI station seeks relatives whose legacy helped fund lifeboat
Volunteers based at Achill Island RNLI, situated on the west coast of Ireland in county Mayo, are in search of the relatives for Sam and Ada Moody, who left a legacy of £600,000 which partly funded the construction of the station’s Trent class lifeboat, which has served Achill Island since 1999.
Pat Nolan
Nov 261 min read


Achill Island Coast Guard tasked for medivac from Inishbiggle Island
Achill Island Coast Guard unit were tasked by the Rescue Coordination Centre in Malin Head to assist the National Ambulance Service with a medical emergency on Inishbiggle Island.
Pat Nolan
Aug 301 min read


Achill Island RNLI launch to assist man in need of help at Annagh Beach
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the assistance of a man initially reported to be in difficulty at Annagh Beach
Pat Nolan
Aug 242 min read


Achill Island RNLI launches in multi-agency operation
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard as part of a multi-agency operation to go to the aid of a man on board a small boat which was taking on water and was sinking close to Old Head.
Pat Nolan
Aug 202 min read


Achill Island RNLI volunteer crew come to aid of 3 paddleboarders at Keem Bay
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the aid of three paddleboarders at Keem Bay. An Open Day, as part of the local Féile Chill Damhnait, was taking place at the lifeboat station when the call for help was made.
Pat Nolan
Aug 172 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
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