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Carrybridge RNLI Volunteers Successfully Complete Tier 2 Passouts
Carrybridge Lifeboat Station is proud to announce that two more of its dedicated volunteer crew members, Richard McFarland and Richard Neely have successfully completed their final Tier 2 passouts, marking a significant accomplishment in their lifesaving journey.
Robert Stone
Oct 102 min read


Carrybridge RNLI Volunteer Successfully Completes Head Launcher Passout
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.
Robert Stone
Sep 192 min read


Bangor RNLI complete multi-agency training exercise
On Monday evening there was a flurry of activity on Belfast Lough when volunteer crews from Bangor, Donaghadee and Portaferrry RNLI came together with members of Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Ballyholme Yacht Club and Lagan Search and Rescue for a planned training exercise.
Robert Stone
Sep 91 min read


Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI respond to false alarm with good intent
Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI responded to a false alarm with good intent last night after flares were sighted off the County Down coast.
Robert Stone
Sep 52 min read


Carrybridge RNLI Volunteers Successfully Complete Shore and Boat Crew Passouts
Carrybridge Lifeboat Station is proud to announce that six of its dedicated shore crew members have completed their shore side assessments. Two boat crew have also completed Tier 2 assessments which signify they are fully trained boat crew, a significant milestone in their lifesaving journey.
Robert Stone
Sep 52 min read


Training session turns into a call out for Lough Neagh Rescue volunteers
During a routine crew training exercise in challenging Force 3–4 south-easterly conditions, Lough Neagh Rescue volunteers spotted an upturned boat near the shore in Kinnego Bay, raising immediate concern as nobody appeared to be nearby.
Robert Stone
Aug 311 min read


New Navigator at Carrybridge RNLI completes second call out within 48 hours
Matthew Nelson, a Carrybridge local, who has volunteered with Carrybridge Lifeboat for the past five and a half years, has successfully completed his Navigator Pass Out. This is a new role under the RNLI’s new OCF competency structure.
Robert Stone
Aug 263 min read


Galway RNLI is looking for new volunteer crew
Galway RNLI is looking to fill a number of volunteer roles including new trainee lifeboat crew, additional Launch Authority positions and a new Lifeboat Operations Manager.
Pat Nolan
Aug 252 min read


Howth RNLI Looking for Local Volunteers to Join Lifeboat Crew
Howth RNLI is on the lookout for local volunteers to join its lifeboat crew - and play a vital role in saving lives at sea. The station has openings for both its all-weather Trent class lifeboat and the inshore D class lifeboat.
Pat Nolan
Jul 282 min read


Two new Helm for Bundoran RNLI
RNLI Bundoran is delighted to announce that two of our volunteer crew members, Oisín Cassidy and Mark Vaughan, have successfully qualified as Helms, marking a significant milestone in their dedication to saving lives at sea
Pat Nolan
Jul 252 min read


Successful training and assessments for Lough Derg RNLI volunteers
Volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI are celebrating the achievements of their fellow crew who have successfully passed a number of assessments following months of training.
Pat Nolan
Jun 243 min read
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