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Third Weekend Callout Sees Crosshaven RNLI Assist 39-Foot Yacht
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers have been kept busy this weekend, with a callout to assist a 39-foot yacht with three people on board marking the station's third service launch in as many days. The vessel experienced engine problems while approaching Cork Harbour, raising concerns about safely navigating the busy shipping channel at Roches Point in choppy seas and a Force 5 easterly wind.

Pat Nolan
3 days ago2 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Called Out Twice During Sunny Saturday on the Water
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were called into action twice on Saturday, 13 June, as fine weather brought increased boating activity to Cork Harbour and the surrounding waters.

Pat Nolan
4 days ago2 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Responds to Emergency Call at Cobh Deepwater Quay
Crosshaven RNLI was tasked on Friday evening following reports that a 14-year-old had entered the water near the Deepwater Quay in Cobh, Co. Cork.

Pat Nolan
5 days ago1 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Lifeboat Launched to Grounded Trawler with Seven Persons on Board
Crosshaven RNLI launched to a grounded trawler with seven people onboard near the south side of the Naval Base in Cork Harbour after a request from Valentia Coast Guard.

Pat Nolan
Jun 61 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assists Disabled Yacht in Darkness off Cork Harbour
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were launched late on Tuesday night to assist a yacht with a disabled engine as it approached Cork Harbour after taking part in a two-handed race from the UK.

Pat Nolan
Jun 31 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assists Vessel Adrift Near Passage West
Crosshaven RNLI lifeboat crew launched following reports of a vessel adrift in the shipping channel near Passage West.

Pat Nolan
May 141 min read


Third Callout in 48 Hours for Crosshaven Coast Guard
The volunteers of the Crosshaven Coast Guard received their third callout in just 48 hours following reports of a vessel on the rocks near Aghada.

Pat Nolan
May 111 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard Volunteers Aid 15-Metre Yacht in Difficulty
Crosshaven Coast Guard volunteers were tasked by MRSC Valentia to assist a 15-metre yacht located approximately two nautical miles south of Roche’s Point with two persons onboard.

Pat Nolan
May 91 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assist Yacht with Engine Failure in Night Rescue
The volunteer crew from RNLI Crosshaven responded to a late-night callout to a yacht with engine difficulties.

Pat Nolan
Apr 211 min read


Crosshaven RNLI launch as part of a multi agency search after a distress flare was seen off the coast
Crosshaven RNLI was tasked as part of a multi agency search instigated by the Coast Guard after a distress flare was seen off the coast at Trabolgan.

Pat Nolan
Mar 41 min read


Crosshaven RNLI lifeboat launch to possible person in water
Crosshaven RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to a report of a possible person sighted in the water near Fountainstown.

Pat Nolan
Mar 21 min read


Crosshaven RNLI go to the aid of two people on vessel with fouled propeller
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were tasked to the aid of two people on board a vessel with a propellor entanglement.

Pat Nolan
Feb 251 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard tasked to vessels gone aground
Crosshaven Coast Guard crew received an urgent page from MRSC Valentia that the Port of Cork reported that vessels had broken free from their moorings and gone aground, prompting a swift response from the Coast Guard.

Pat Nolan
Jan 121 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard responds to vessel adrift with possible persons on board
Crosshaven Coast Guard launched to vessel adrift in stormy conditions with possible persons on board

Pat Nolan
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Crosshaven RNLI rescues dog after 180ft cliff fall
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were paged to respond after a dog had fallen from cliffs east of Roberts Cove. The owner was on a kayak in the area looking for their dog.

Pat Nolan
Sep 21, 20251 min read


Crosshaven RNLI rescue 8 yachtsmen in 3m seas
Crosshaven RNLI were tasked to the aid of a of a yacht disabled 2 to 3 miles south of Roches Point.

Pat Nolan
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Crosshaven RNLI tasked to de-masted yacht
Crosshaven RNLI were tasked to the aid of a dismasted yacht near number 7 Buoy and Whitegate refinery.

Pat Nolan
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Crosshaven RNLI launch to drifting vessel deemed to be a danger to navigation
Crosshaven RNLI were requested to launch to a vessel that had broken it's mooring and was now deemed to be a danger to navigation.

Pat Nolan
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard tasked in multi-agency operation
Crosshaven Coast Guard were tasked as part of a multi-agency operation to a jet ski with two persons in difficulty at Lough Mahon.

Pat Nolan
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard tasked following a report of kite surfers in difficulty
Crosshaven Coast Guard unit were tasked by Valentia Coast Guard after a member of the public reported two kite surfers who appeared to be in difficulty off Fort Carlisle.

Pat Nolan
Aug 30, 20251 min read
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