President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, visited Achill Island RNLI on Saturday (6 June) to commemorate the lifeboat station's 30th anniversary and unveil a specially commissioned plaque recognising three decades of lifesaving service at sea.

Achill Island RNLI is on the lookout for passionate individuals who live or work locally to join their esteemed team at one of Ireland's most picturesque locations. This recruitment drive coincides with the station's 30th anniversary, making it an exciting time to become part of the legacy.

Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the assistance of three surfers in difficulty off Carrownisky, southwest of Louisburgh.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the aid of two fishermen onboard a small fishing vessel