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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
6 days ago2 min read


Fenit RNLI Crews and Rescue 115 Locate Missing Boy During Evening Search Operation
On Monday, 25 May, Fenit RNLI launched both lifeboats and joined Rescue 115 in a search operation following reports of a missing boy at Camp Beach.

Pat Nolan
Jun 72 min read


Fenit RNLI Volunteers Launch at Dawn to Assist Stricken Yacht
Fenit RNLI volunteers launched in the early hours of Sunday morning after a yacht lost power and steerage north of Loop Head, Co Clare.

Pat Nolan
May 242 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


Fenit RNLI Delegation Attends Bell Ringing Ceremony for New Shannon Class Lifeboat
A new era is approaching for Fenit RNLI as the station prepares to welcome a state-of-the-art Shannon class lifeboat, Roy Barker VII. The vessel will replace the long-serving Trent class lifeboat Robert Hywell Jones Williams, which has protected lives along the County Kerry coast for more than 25 years.

Pat Nolan
Apr 223 min read


Fenit RNLI Launched Following Reports Of Two Stranded Near Loop Head
Fenit RNLI volunteers were tasked on Sunday afternoon (19 April) to assist two people who had become stranded on a rock off the coast of County Clare.

Pat Nolan
Apr 201 min read


Fenit RNLI launches to the aid of a windsurfer off Kerry Coast
Volunteer lifeboat crew from RNLI Fenit responded to an emergency call after a windsurfer got into difficulty north of Scarggane Bay.

Pat Nolan
Apr 102 min read


Fenit RNLI invite public to Lifeboat Open Day
Fenit RNLI will open its doors for its station open day on Sunday 7 September from 1-5pm. All are welcome to attend for a fun-filled day out for all the family.

Pat Nolan
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Fenit RNLI launch to the aid of a swimmer in difficulty in Tralee Bay.
At 7pm on Friday evening (8 August), the volunteer crew at Fenit lifeboat station were tasked to go to the aid of a swimmer in difficulty in Tralee Bay.

Pat Nolan
Aug 9, 20251 min read
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