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.

It has been a busy 24 hours for Drogheda Coast Guard, with volunteers responding to two separate incidents in the Drogheda area involving concerns for people near the River Boyne.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit respond to a call for assistance involving a drifting powerboat on Lough Derg.

Valentia Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew at Aran Islands RNLI to launch after reports that a person had separated from friends, while exploring Straw Island and had failed to return.

As the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, leading water safety organisations are urging the public to prioritise safety when visiting coastal areas or taking part in water-based activities.

Sligo Bay RNLI was requested to launch following a report of a potential water safety incident off Deadman’s Point.

Late on Sunday night, volunteers from the Killaloe Coast Guard Unit responded to what turned out to be two back-to-back callouts

Killaloe Coast Guard unit was tasked to the aid of a 32-foot cruiser that had run aground south of Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly.

The volunteer crew from Clifden RNLI carried out a successful rescue, coming to the aid of an injured kayaker stranded on Crump Island.

Late on Sunday night, a coordinated multi-agency search operation was launched in the Killaloe/Ballina area after concerns were raised about a missing person who was believed to have possibly entered the water.

Dún Laoghaire RNLI's inshore lifeboat and all-weather Lifeboats launch as part of a multi-agency response a pleasure craft caught fire and later sank off the coast of Dún Laoghaire.

Volunteer lifeboat crew from RNLI Fenit responded to an emergency call after a windsurfer got into difficulty north of Scarggane Bay.

The volunteer crew from Howth RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat into Storm Dave following a number of 999 calls reporting a kite surfer being blown offshore in strong winds and unable to return safely to shore.

Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI were tasked as part of a multi-agency response following the activation of an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon).

As communities across the country prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the RNLI are issuing a joint appeal urging the public to stay safe in, on, or near the water.

A new, purpose-built Coast Guard station has officially opened its doors in Westport, County Mayo.

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.

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

Killaloe Coast Guard unit was dispatched to assist a vessel that had become stuck in strong currents near Killaloe Bridge.