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Killaloe Coast Guard Unit tasked to assist cruiser experiencing engine trouble
Killaloe Coast Guard unit responded to a call from the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Valentia. The request was to assist a 24-foot cruiser experiencing engine trouble on the Clare shore of Lough Derg, specifically south of Two Mile Gate.
Pat Nolan
6 days ago1 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard tasked to vessels gone aground
Crosshaven Coast Guard crew received an urgent page from MRSC Valentia that the Port of Cork reported that vessels had broken free from their moorings and gone aground, prompting a swift response from the Coast Guard.
Pat Nolan
Jan 121 min read


RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat tasked in multi-agency search for missing swimmer
Sligo Bay RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard following a call from a member of the public who had noticed clothing left unattended for some time at the swimming pool area at Deadman's Point in Rosses Point.
Pat Nolan
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Drogheda Coast Guard Unit tasked to the aid of a person in the water near De Lacy Bridge
Drogheda Coast Guard Unit were tasked by the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre following a report from An Garda Síochána about a person in distress in the water near De Lacy Bridge.
Pat Nolan
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Toe Head/Glandore Coast Guard Unit tasked during Storm Bram
During Storm Bram, the Toe Head/Glandore Coast Guard Unit was called into action by Valentia MRSC to to to the aid of a liveaboard boat had broken free from its mooring in Castlehaven Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Multi-agency rescue response to razor boat with two on board
A razor boat with two fishermen got into difficulty two miles east of Balbriggan, reporting water ingress and a complete loss of power. The callout triggered a multi-agency response involving Clogherhead RNLI, Skerries RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116.
Pat Nolan
Nov 30, 20252 min read


First sod turned on new state of the art Coast Guard station for Greystones
Minister Seán Canney officially broke ground for the new Coast Guard Station in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. This project is a collaborative effort with the Office of Public Works (OPW), with Minister of State Kevin Boxer Moran also participating in the ceremony.
Pat Nolan
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit part of multi-agency response to reports of a person entering the water south of Killaloe Bridge
A multi-agency rescue effort was launched in response to reports of a person entering the water south of Killaloe Bridge.
Pat Nolan
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to assist two persons on board a 29 foot cruiser with engine difficulty
Killaloe Coast Guard unit responded to a call for assistance from a 29-foot cruiser experiencing engine difficulties near Gortmore Point, close to Terryglass Harbour on the northern end of Lough Derg.
Pat Nolan
Nov 8, 20251 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to a vessel drifting South of Killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard unit was dispatched to assist a vessel drifting south of Killaloe. The situation arose when the skipper of the vessel, attempting to recover the boat from the water at the Ballina slipway, lost his footing and fell overboard.
Pat Nolan
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and RNLI urge water safety for bank holiday
As the bank holiday approaches, the Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) collectively urge the public to prioritise safety when engaging in water activities.
Pat Nolan
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Castletownbere and Baltimore RNLI respond to Mayday off Dursey Island
Castletownbere and Baltimore RNLI responded to a Mayday after a 35m fishing trawler with 12 onboard, took on water off Dursey Island in West Cork.
Pat Nolan
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit respond to vessel in difficulty with two persons on board
Killaloe Coast Guard unit were requested to assist a 19 foot lake boat that lost engine power and was stuck against the Eel Weir under Killaloe Bridge.
Pat Nolan
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Aran Islands RNLI co-host Emergency Services Day on Inis Mór
Aran Islands RNLI in partnership with An Garda Síochána & Aran Fire and Rescue held the first ever Emergency Services Day on Inis Mór.
Pat Nolan
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard responds to vessel adrift with possible persons on board
Crosshaven Coast Guard launched to vessel adrift in stormy conditions with possible persons on board
Pat Nolan
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Kinsale RNLI involved in multi-agency search operation
The volunteer crew at Kinsale RNLI were involved in a three-and-a-half-hour multi-agency search operation in what transpired to be a false alarm with good intent.
Pat Nolan
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Night time shouts for Howth RNLI volunteers
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Howth RNLI were launched twice at night last week to separate incidents off the coast.
Pat Nolan
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Multi-agency search after man falls overboard from ferry
A major serach and rescue operation was launched this morning (Sunday 7 September) following reports that man had fallen off the Tarbert to Killimer ferry in the River Shannon
Pat Nolan
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Howth RNLI assists in cliff fall rescue at Howth Head
Howth RNLI was involved in a multi-agency rescue yesterday evening (Wednesday 3 September) after a person fell from cliffs at Whitewater Brook near the Baily Lighthouse.
Pat Nolan
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard tasked in multi-agency operation
Crosshaven Coast Guard were tasked as part of a multi-agency operation to a jet ski with two persons in difficulty at Lough Mahon.
Pat Nolan
Sep 3, 20251 min read
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