Fenit RNLI's inshore lifeboat was diverted from a routine training exercise following reports of a swimmer believed to be overdue off Fenit Island Beach, locally known as the Back Beach.

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked on Sunday afternoon to investigate reports of a fuel spill at Ballina Quay on Lough Derg, following concerns raised by members of the public.

Volunteers from Youghal Coast Guard Unit were tasked yesterday evening following reports of a possible kayaker in difficulty off the local coastline.

A multi-agency search operation was conducted overnight and into this morning following reports of a missing man in the Ferrybridge area of Ballyduff, Co. Kerry.

As temperatures rise and people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather this weekend, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding the public that while the air may feel warm, the water remains dangerously cold.

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.

Volunteer lifeboat crew at Dún Laoghaire RNLI responded to two separate emergency incidents involving four adults and two children, rescuing three people from the water and escorting a disabled vessel safely back to harbour.

Drogheda Coast Guard Unit was tasked this afternoon to assist a small vessel that became stranded and lost power on the River Boyne during a full flood tide.

Emergency services mounted a major search and rescue operation on Carlingford Lough on Tuesday after a fishing vessel carrying two people sank in the waterway.

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to assist a cruiser experiencing engine difficulties south of Portumna on Lough Derg. A boat crew launched from Killaloe while a shore team responded to Dromineer Harbour as part of the operation.

A swimmer was safely rescued this afternoon (Sunday 31 May), after becoming trapped beneath the wooden bridge at Dollymount Beach, thanks to the swift actions of local Sea Scouts who were nearby completing a leadership training exercise.

Volunteers from Tramore RNLI rescued three people from rocks beneath cliffs near Tramore Pier following a jet ski incident that prompted a multi-agency emergency response.

Emergency services were mobilised in the early hours of Saturday morning following reports of a person entering the water in Waterford City.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit was tasked to assist a cruiser experiencing engine difficulties on Lough Derg.

Ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend, Ireland’s key water safety agencies are urging the public to exercise caution when taking part in activities on or near the water, warning that cold water temperatures continue to pose a significant risk despite warmer weather conditions.

Killaloe Coast Guard responded to a vessel in difficulty on Tuesday evening after reports of engine failure south of Killaloe Bridge.

Volunteer crew from Lough Swilly RNLI launched on Monday evening to assist a jet ski that had broken down near Inch Island in Co Donegal.

Volunteer crew members from the Courtmacsherry RNLI launched twice within hours on Sunday afternoon after separate reports of swimmers getting into difficulty off the West Cork coast during blustery offshore conditions.

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.

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.