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Carrybridge RNLI celebrates two new qualified Navigators
Carrybridge RNLI is delighted to announce that two of its volunteer crew members, Ronnie Heslop and Eamonn McManus, have successfully completed their Inland Lifeboat (ILB) Navigator passouts.

Robert Stone
7 days ago2 min read


Busy Weekend for Courtmacsherry RNLI with Rescue and Crew Assessment Success
Courtmacsherry RNLI volunteers had another busy weekend as the station continues to respond to incidents during the peak holiday season.

Pat Nolan
Jul 272 min read


Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue Unveils New State-of-the-Art Launch System
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.

Pat Nolan
Jul 222 min read


Wexford RNLI Volunteer Achieves Full Crew Status Following Demanding Assessment
Wexford RNLI volunteer crew member Edel Ennis has successfully achieved full crew status, marking a significant milestone in her training and development as a member of the station's operational lifeboat team.

Pat Nolan
Jul 162 min read


Busy week for Lough Swilly RNLI as volunteers achieve key milestones amid four call outs
Lough Swilly RNLI has experienced one of its busiest weeks in recent months, with four call outs for its Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Davdot coinciding with major training milestones for three volunteer crew members.

Pat Nolan
Jul 163 min read


Enterprise Mobility™ Donation Supports Volunteer Crew Training at Howth RNLI
Howth RNLI Lifeboat Station has received a generous donation of €4,000 from Enterprise Mobility™, helping to support the training and development of volunteer lifeboat crew members.

Mary Kate Byrne
Jun 232 min read


Multi-Agency Harbour Emergency Exercise Conducted at Larne Harbour
RNLI volunteers, HM Coastguard rescue teams, Larne Port staff and P&O Ferries personnel joined forces for a multi-agency emergency exercise at Larne Harbour, testing casualty care, rescue capabilities and inter-agency coordination in a realistic harbour incident scenario.

Robert Stone
Jun 182 min read


Fenit RNLI Mechanics Complete Specialist Training Ahead of Shannon Class Lifeboat Arrival
Four crew members from Fenit RNLI have completed specialist Mechanics Pre-Commissioning Training in Poole, England, as preparations continue for the station's transition to its new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat later this summer.

Pat Nolan
Jun 122 min read


Double Success for Lough Derg RNLI as Crew Member and Press Officer Achieve Key Milestones
Lough Derg RNLI is celebrating two significant achievements following successful assessments completed by volunteer crew member Paraic Slattery and Lifeboat Press Officer Eleanor Hooker.

Pat Nolan
Jun 92 min read


Bangor RNLI Celebrates Outstanding Week as Five Volunteers Pass Key Operational Assessments
Five Bangor RNLI volunteers have achieved important operational qualifications in a remarkable week for the station. The newly qualified crew members will strengthen the charity's ability to respond to emergencies, demonstrating the high standards of training and commitment that keep RNLI crews rescue-ready around the clock.

Robert Stone
Jun 42 min read


Four Fenit RNLI Coxswains Undertake Advanced Training for New All-Weather Lifeboat
Four coxswains from Fenit RNLI have completed intensive specialist training at the RNLI College in Dorset as the station prepares for the arrival of its new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat later this summer.

Pat Nolan
May 231 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI Crew Take Part in Casualty Care Training Exercise
The volunteer crew at Lough Swilly RNLI recently spent a Sunday morning undertaking scenario-based casualty care training designed to prepare them for responding to medical emergencies in challenging maritime environments.

Pat Nolan
May 222 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI Volunteers Achieve Key Training Milestones
Lough Swilly RNLI has announced a significant achievement for four of its dedicated volunteer crew members, following the successful completion of important training assessments and helm revalidations earlier this week.

Pat Nolan
May 222 min read


Arranmore RNLI Volunteers Achieve Major Training Milestones
A busy couple of weeks of training and assessments recently took place at the RNLI station on Arranmore, highlighting the dedication and commitment of the volunteer crew who continue to answer the call when emergencies arise at sea.

Pat Nolan
May 171 min read


Carrybridge RNLI Celebrates Key Training Milestones for Volunteer Crew
The RNLI lifeboat station at Carrybridge is celebrating a significant achievement for one of its volunteer crew members, as well as successful revalidations for two experienced helms.

Robert Stone
May 132 min read


Galway Lifeboat Station Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Crew Member Olivia Byrne
After more than two decades of service, Olivia Byrne has stepped down from active duty with the Galway Lifeboat Station, marking the end of an extraordinary 23-year chapter defined by dedication, skill, and compassion.

Pat Nolan
May 52 min read


Two Volunteers Achieve Key Roles at Lough Derg RNLI
Lough Derg RNLI has marked a significant milestone with the successful qualification of two of its volunteers following a rigorous day of assessments on Wednesday, 22 April.

Pat Nolan
Apr 232 min read


RNLI Welcomes New Coxswain at Dún Laoghaire Lifeboat Station
After more than a decade of life-saving service in Dun Laoghaire, the RNLI is welcoming its new coxswain in long serving volunteer crew member Dave Farrell.

Pat Nolan
Apr 223 min read


Tier1 passouts for Lough Derg RNLI volunteers Deirdre Gleeson & Paraic Slattery
Volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI extend their heartiest congratulations to crew members Deirdre Gleeson and Paraic Slattery who were passed out on their Tier 1 assessments by Lenny Fourie, RNLI Coastal Trainer Assessor.

Pat Nolan
Jan 191 min read


Kilkeel and Newcastle RNLI lifeboats donor makes station visit
The donor of the new Shannon class lifeboat at Kilkeel RNLI, made a visit to the station shortly after the arrival of the lifeboat into the County Down town.

Robert Stone
Dec 18, 20253 min read
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