Wicklow RNLI volunteers recently launched both their inshore and all-weather lifeboats as part of a multi-agency operaation, following reports of swimmers in difficulty at Blainroe.

Youghal RNLI was involved in a multi-agency rescue operation this morning (Thursday, 5 November) after a car got into difficulty on the Waterford side of Youghal Bridge.

Crosshaven RNLI volunteers rescued a father and son who became cut off by the incoming tide while fishing from a disused pier below Camden Fort Meagher on Friday evening (30 October).

The Irish Coast Guard has awarded two major contracts to Zodiac Milpro for the design, construction and delivery of 38 new search and rescue vessels, in a significant €14 million investment aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime rescue capability.

DROGHEDA COAST GUARD was mobilised on Monday afternoon, 26 October, following an emergency call reporting that a person had entered the River Boyne from the Bridge of Peace in Drogheda.

The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are urging the public to put safety first over the October Bank Holiday weekend as Storm Austen approaches, bringing the potential for strong winds, heavy rain and hazardous coastal conditions to parts of Ireland.

Drogheda Coast Guard volunteers assisted a motorboat experiencing mechanical difficulties on the River Boyne on Sunday afternoon, 18 October 2026, after concerns were raised about the vessel’s limited manoeuvrability amid approaching commercial shipping.

The Irish Coast Guard has launched its first dedicated national website, providing a new online resource for coastal and water safety advice, recruitment information and news from the service.

A major multi-agency search and rescue training exercise was held on Lough Corrib on Saturday 3 October, bringing together Civil Defence teams from across the west and midlands, Coast Guard personnel, air support and local search and rescue volunteers.

Drogheda Coast Guard Unit was tasked late on Friday night, 18 September, following a request from An Garda Síochána for assistance with a search in the area of the Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge on the M1.

Union Hall RNLI was requested to launch its inshore lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard at 6.23pm on Sunday, 13 September, following a report that two kayakers were overdue at Long Strand in West Cork.

Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were preparing to head out on exercise on Thursday evening when a VHF radio call alerted them to a yacht inbound to Crosshaven with an injured crewman on board.

Courtmacsherry Harbour RNLI’s Val Adnams was launched following reports of surfers in difficulty in Inchydoney Bay.

Emergency services responded to an incident on the River Suir in Waterford last night following reports that a person had entered the water.

There are moments in the life of a Coast Guard unit that stand out, moments that bring a particular sense of pride. Recently, Drogheda Coast Guard experienced one of those moments when, for the first time, the unit was able to field a fully operational, all-female Search and Rescue boat crew.

Clifden RNLI volunteers faced a long night on Monday, 24 August, joining colleagues from Achill RNLI, Cleggan Coast Guard and Rescue Helicopter 118 in a large-scale multi-agency search operation following reports of a distress flare at sea.

Multi-agency emergency response at Inchydoney on Sunday after reports of people in difficulty in the eastern channel. Inchydoney Lifeboat, Coast Guard, Courtmacsherry RNLI, Gardaí and National Ambulance Service were among those involved.

Ballycotton RNLI was involved in a multi-agency rescue operation off the Waterford coast yesterday, Tuesday 11 August, after a report that a person had suffered a shark bite while on board a pleasure craft.

BFRRS was activated on Tuesday evening following reports of a person entering the water at Brú on the River Boyne. Gardaí were already on scene as rescue crews responded alongside Drogheda Coast Guard and other emergency services.

Clogherhead RNLI launched to assist a fishing trawler that was taking on water just half a nautical mile east of the station, with the casualty and vessel brought safely to Port Oriel.