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Multi-Agency Search Stood Down After False EPIRB Alert Off County Down Coast
Volunteer lifeboat crews from Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI were called into action as part of a multi-agency response following the detection of an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) signal off the County Down coast.
Pat Nolan
Apr 241 min read


Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI respond to false alarm with good intent
Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI were tasked as part of a multi-agency response following the activation of an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon).
Robert Stone
Mar 162 min read


Clifden RNLI launch as part of a multi-agency response to an EPIRB activation
Clifden RNLI was tasked as part of a multi-agency response by the Irish Coast Guard to a report of an emergency beacon activation (EPIRB).
Pat Nolan
Feb 191 min read


Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew respond to third call out in 24 hours
Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew were paged at the request of Belfast Coastguard after a Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (EPIRB) was activated close to Ardglass.
Robert Stone
Sep 28, 20252 min read
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