The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are urging the public to put safety first over the October Bank Holiday weekend as Storm Austen approaches, bringing the potential for strong winds, heavy rain and hazardous coastal conditions to parts of Ireland.

A major multi-agency search and rescue training exercise was held on Lough Corrib on Saturday 3 October, bringing together Civil Defence teams from across the west and midlands, Coast Guard personnel, air support and local search and rescue volunteers.

Lough Corrib, Co. Galway, Saturday, 3 October 2026 Members of the public around Lough Corrib and the Cong area may notice an increased presence of emergency and search and rescue resources this Saturday as Galway Civil Defence hosts a planned Search & Rescue training exercise.

Waterford City River Rescue crews were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard on Wednesday evening following an engine failure involving a vessel.

Emergency services responded to an incident on the River Suir in Waterford last night following reports that a person had entered the water.

BFRRS was activated on Tuesday evening following reports of a person entering the water at Brú on the River Boyne. Gardaí were already on scene as rescue crews responded alongside Drogheda Coast Guard and other emergency services.

Corrib Mask Search and Rescue (CMSAR) was tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to reports of missing kayakers on Lough Corrib, near Headford.

Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are urging swimmers, visitors and holidaymakers to take extra care around the coast this Bank Holiday weekend as thousands are expected to make the most of the warm weather and head to beaches, harbours and waterways across the country.

The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are joining together ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Saturday (25 July) to remember all those who have tragically lost their lives in Irish waters and to encourage everyone to stay safe when enjoying the water this summer.

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue (BIR) has taken another significant step forward in its lifesaving capabilities with the commissioning of a brand-new launch system, purpose-built for its 7-metre Excalibre RIB.

Bonmahon Lifeboat launched following reports of two swimmers believed to have entered the water near Reilly's Island, Annestown.

A woman is expected to make a full recovery after a swift multi-agency rescue off Ballybunion on Wednesday morning, where local kayakers and volunteer rescuers combined to save her life following a fall from the cliffs at Nine Daughters Hole.

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue responded alongside An Garda Síochána and the Iveragh Coast Guard to assist in the search for a reported missing person at Ballinskelligs Beach. The incident concluded with a positive outcome, following what had already been a busy day for the volunteer crew providing safety cover at the Hardman Ireland Triathlon in Waterville.

Waterford City River Rescue (WCRR) was tasked for the second time on Sunday by the Irish Coast Guard to respond to a vessel and persons reported to be in difficulty on the River Suir.

Waterford City River Rescue was tasked this afternoon by the Irish Coast Guard to assist a vessel experiencing difficulties on the River Suir.

Fenit RNLI's inshore lifeboat was diverted from a routine training exercise following reports of a swimmer believed to be overdue off Fenit Island Beach, locally known as the Back Beach.

Volunteer lifeboat crews from Cahore Inshore Rescue Service (CIRS) are preparing for an ambitious community fundraising event this July as they undertake a 24-hour challenge designed to support the continued operation of their rescue vessel and lifesaving service.

A multi-agency search operation was conducted overnight and into this morning following reports of a missing man in the Ferrybridge area of Ballyduff, Co. Kerry.

As temperatures rise and people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather this weekend, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding the public that while the air may feel warm, the water remains dangerously cold.

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue is appealing for cyclists to take part in the 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle and help raise vital funds for one of Ireland’s busiest volunteer maritime rescue services.